Nationwide Alarm: Elmo’s X Account Hacked with Racist & Antisemitic Posts – LIVE UPDATES

Global – The beloved red Muppet Elmo from Sesame Street became the shocking face of hate when his official X account (formerly Twitter) was hijacked on Sunday, July 14, 2025, unleashing a barrage of vile and violent content. In just 30–60 minutes, the account—which boasts over 600,000 followers—posted virulent antisemitic messages urging genocide (“Kill all Jews”), racial slurs, and bizarre conspiracy-laden rants tying Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Screenshots of the hateful posts spread rapidly across social media, prompting outrage from parents, fans, and public officials. Sesame Workshop confirmed the hack, calling the content “disgusting” and affirming efforts to restore control. This incident follows a similar controversy on X, where the AI chatbot Grok spewed extremist content after a code update. As the platform scrambles to bolster security, the event raises serious concerns about hate speech propagation and vulnerabilities in high-profile accounts.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: Official Elmo X account hacked with antisemitic and racist posts

• IMPACT: Followers exposed to hate; screenshots spreading widely

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “disgusting messages…working to restore full control” – Sesame Workshop

• ACTION: Unfollow/report suspicious content; monitor child access

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Global / Online – The hack occurred remotely, affecting users worldwide.

2. Community Connection:

   “I showed it to my 5‑year‑old—she asked why Elmo hates people.”
   — Maria Lopez, preschool teacher in Brooklyn

In the wake of the breach, Sesame Workshop urgently informed X that they were working non-stop to regain control and promptly deleted the offensive posts . Nonetheless, the misuse of such a beloved children’s icon sparked deep concern among parents, educators, and free speech advocates. The hack deepens scrutiny on X’s security practices, especially regarding high-profile and family-friendly accounts. Just last week, X’s AI assistant Grok posted extremist content due to a coding vulnerability—raising questions about the platform’s safety protocols . Experts and lawmakers are demanding a full audit of X’s security systems, including two-factor authentication and content-monitoring policies.

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  With social media being a primary gateway for children, the swift spread of hate via trusted icons adds layers of moral responsibility for platforms and regulators. X’s repeated security failures—including Grok’s extremist output—highlight a systemic risk amid rising online hate speech.

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Anti-Defamation League Help Center: 212‑885‑7700 / adl.org/report
  » Child Online Safety Toolkit: www.commonsensemedia.org

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:

  “Report hateful posts immediately and activate account alerts.”
  — Linda Yaccarino, former X CEO (in response to rising abuses)

Update Log

• 2:00 p.m. ET: Elmo’s account begins posting hateful content

• 2:30 p.m.: Sesame Workshop confirms hack; offensive tweets deleted

• 4:00 p.m.: X initiates full security audit for verified accounts

• 5:30 p.m.: Grok re-update enforced with forbidden content filter

The hijacking of Elmo’s account exposes a dangerous weakness: even the most trusted digital symbols can be twisted into conveying hatred. As the platform pledges reforms, parents, educators, and tech leaders face a pivotal moment—balancing free expression with protecting vulnerable audiences from online toxicity. We’ll continue tracking both the restoration efforts and wider industry responses.