Fact check: No, Elon Musk did not change “Like” animation on X to promote Trump [Video]

All eyes are on Donald Trump vs Kamala Harris in the US election battle, but the former appears to have a strong lead, which means Trump will be the next president of the United States. On X (formerly Twitter), users are sharing their opinions and rooting for their favourite candidate, making the US elections most talked about topic on the platform.

As this happens, a video claiming that Elon Musk’s social platform X has altered its “like” animation to display the US flag on ballot box as a show of support for Donald Trump is making rounds on social media. Here’s what’s actually happening with X’s animations and the truth behind the viral video.

The Claim

A viral video circulating on social media claims that X (formerly Twitter), owned by Elon Musk, has updated its “like” animation to show the ballot box with US flag in a bid to promote former President …