𝕏xFR WorldEU Politics first seen 4 d ago, last 4 d ago, peak #3
Claim that Macron dismissed free speech fuels online backlash
Original: French President says Free Speech is bullshit. The people of France have spoken. 𝕏 is now the #1 news app on the France
A claim circulating online says the French President dismissed free speech, and that the resulting controversy pushed X to the top of France's App Store news rankings. The quote is presented without a date, source or official transcript, and no statement from the Élysée has been verified. Critics online have seized on the alleged remark, invoking the Streisand Effect as app download figures spread.
Why now: An alleged dismissive remark about free speech by a head of state is politically explosive and unverifiable, driving outrage and app downloads.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 4 d ago to 4 d ago.
Evidence
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/2312334