Crime & Safety
Elmo's X Account Hacked, Shares Antisemitic Posts: "Disgusting Messages"
The spokesperson said they are restoring full control of the social media account, which is verified and with more than 600,000 followers.
July 15, 2025
Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement.
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"Elmo's X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts," said a spokesperson for Sesame Workshop, which is the nonprofit organization behind "Sesame Street."
The spokesperson said they were working to restore full control of the social media account, which is verified and has more than 600,000 followers.
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