The Guardian has officially announced its departure from the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), citing an overwhelming presence of negative content, including far-right conspiracy theories and racism. The outlet described X as a ‘toxic platform,’ particularly during the US presidential election campaign, indicating that the platform’s drawbacks now outweigh its benefits. Despite this withdrawal, the publication will continue to use X for news gathering purposes and allows users to share its articles. The Guardian emphasizes a preference for audiences to access its journalism directly through its website.