AceShowbiz - Gabrielle Union has become the latest Hollywood star to ditch Elon Musk's social media platform X - formerly Twitter - amid Donald Trump's return to the White House. The "Bring It On" actress vented her frustrations in a departure letter, stating, "Enough is enough." She pointed to "the return of volatile figures" and recent changes to X's terms of service as key reasons for her exit.

Union emphasized, "Platforms like X were founded on authentic connections, true engagement, and creative expression, all anchored in respect for user privacy and trust." She added that she would continue interacting with fans on other platforms like Instagram, Threads, TikTok, BlueSky, Spill, and Facebook.

Stephen King made headlines when he similarly announced his departure from X, citing the platform's increasingly toxic atmosphere. "I'm leaving Twitter. Tried to stay, but the atmosphere has just become too toxic. Follow me on Threads, if you like," he wrote. King's decision followed rumors that Musk had banned him from the platform over a joke involving the tech entrepreneur and Donald Trump.

In his post, King referenced AI-generated memes that depicted Musk as Trump's First Lady, humorously dispelling the false claims about his ban. The bestselling author, who is openly Democratic, has frequently criticized Musk's alignment with Trump. His departure emphasizes his stance against disinformation and partisan support displayed on the platform.

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis and television journalist Don Lemon also joined the exodus. Curtis deactivated her account entirely, citing a need for serenity and quoting the serenity prayer in her farewell post on Instagram.

Don Lemon shared his concerns about X's new terms of service, which require users to file lawsuits in Texas, a conservative-leaning jurisdiction. "I think that speaks for itself," he commented.

The social media shift isn't limited to celebrities. Media outlets like The Guardian and NPR, and even organizations like the Berlin Film Festival, have ceased their X activities. In the wake of Musk's acquisition and the subsequent reduction in content moderation, these exits reflect broader discontent with the platform's direction.

As stars and users migrate to alternatives like BlueSky and Threads, these platforms have experienced substantial growth. BlueSky, for instance, saw an influx of over 700,000 new users shortly after the election, while Threads reported a 6.8% increase in daily active users.

Despite the high-profile departures, analytics show that X's daily user base has grown by 5% post-election. This dynamic suggests a polarized user response to Musk's controversial stewardship of the platform as America watches the unfolding saga of social media's shifting landscape.