Short of that, it looks like the newly-minted Linda Yaccarino, former CEO of X, left the company on good terms. She departs at a time of great momentum and exciting developments. Together, these events highlight her incredibly important role in steering the platform safely through choppy waters. Interestingly enough, Yaccarino’s account just recently lost its blue check. This check had previously represented her association with the personal corporation that specializes in weirdo contrarian bad content, Home of Mecha Hitler.
In the two weeks before she resigned, Yaccarino made sure her blue check was visible next to her name on her profile—with an X logo beside it. This symbol indicated her rank within the organization. It was a powerful way to stand out and be recognized in the broader ecosystem of social media. After her exit, though, the blue check was stripped, resulting in a now infamous empty account.
During her tenure, Yaccarino faced significant challenges, including a memorable incident where Elon Musk made headlines by telling advertisers “go f— yourself” during a major livestreamed event. It’s her capability and experience in dealing with such situations that brightened her image all along as a digital marketing veteran leader. While Yaccarino’s professional accomplishments are indeed extraordinary, her track record on free expression is alarming. She previously received a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania and served as a Princeton in Asia Fellow in Laos.
Yaccarino’s credentials are, in short, rosy. She’s done great things for X already. If our speculation is correct, she likely wasn’t even paying for X Premium, which provides access to features such as blue check verification. Her removal of the blue check from her account indicates just how far her transition continues. This alteration is a notable tsunami wave after her exit from the organization.