Twitter removes blue ticks from high-profile accounts, including those of the Pope, Donald Trump, and Justin Bieber. Elon Musk, the owner, had earlier pledged to get rid of the "lords & peasants system" and sell the blue badge for $8 a month. However, US Senator Brian Schatz and others have raised concerns about the impact of the removals on public confidence during natural disasters.
Twitter removes blue ticks from high-profile accounts, including those of the Pope, Donald Trump, and Justin Bieber. Elon Musk, the owner, had earlier pledged to get rid of the "lords & peasants system" and sell the blue badge for $8 a month. However, US Senator Brian Schatz and others have raised concerns about the impact of the removals on public confidence during natural disasters.