Topline Twitter chief Elon Musk on Tuesday publicly apologized to a disabled former employee he suggested did no meaningful work for the company and asked for work accommodations he did not need, a rare move from the billionaire amid ongoing turmoil and uncertainty at Twitter following his takeover. Elon Musk apologized to a former Twitter employee. AFP via Getty Images Key Facts Musk apologized to former Twitter employee Haraldur “Halli” Thorleifsson after the two shared a bitter exchange on the platform a day earlier. Musk, who publicly criticized Thorleifsson’s work and his need for disability accommodations, said the comments arose from a “misunderstanding of his situation.” This stemmed from Musk being told things that were “untrue” or were “true, but not meaningful,” he said. Musk said it was a “long story” figuring out what was real and what was not but stressed a video call with Thorleifsson clarified the matter. The billionaire, well-known for his unpredictable outbursts and tirades against critics on Twitter, said it is “better to talk to people than communicate via tweet.” Musk appeared to offer Thorleifsson his job back, adding that he is “consid… Click below to read the full story from Forbes
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Elon Musk Apologizes After Publicly Mocking Disabled Twitter Employee
