NPR quits Twitter, becoming first major U.S. news outlet to do so

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NPR is leaving Twitter following its temporary “state-affiliated media” designation. It's the first major U.S. news outlet to leave since Elon Musk took over.

, Musk conceded that the label might not have been accurate. Twitter then changed the label on NPR's account to "government-funded media."

NPR did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Twitter responded to a request for comment with a poop emoji.that NPR "will not immediately return to the platform" even if Twitter drops the designation.

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