Anne Hidalgo, a key political figure, seems to have made a radical decision by abandoning social network X. Her departure raises questions and speculations about the reasons that led her to leave this platform after experiencing an absolute frenzy. Let’s discover together why the former mayor of Paris is delighted to have made this unexpected decision.
A thoughtful and accepted decision
Six months after definitively leaving social network X (formerly Twitter), Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, says she is very satisfied with her decision. In an interview with BFM Paris Île-de-France, she explains that she does not regret this decision at all, which dates back six months.
An unusable tool for information
Over the years, Hidalgo was a regular user of Twitter, incorporating it into her daily life for information and sharing news. However, she noticed a gradual deterioration of the platform. “It was flooded with messages, it became difficult to find interesting information,” she states. The mayor of Paris criticizes the proliferation of useless and harmful messages that drowned out relevant content on the platform.
A toxic environment
Labeling network X as a “toxic sewer,” Hidalgo emphasizes the toxicity and aggressiveness of exchanges on the platform. She recounts episodes of cyberbullying she experienced, particularly during the presidential election period, describing these events as an “absolute frenzy.”
The toxic atmosphere prevailing on Twitter, intensified by personal attacks and disinformation campaigns, led Hidalgo to permanently withdraw from this network.
The defining incident
The terrorist attack on October 7, carried out by the Hamas group against Israeli civilians, was a pivotal moment for Anne Hidalgo. For her, this tragic event marked the peak of hatred and fake news on the social network. This episode motivated her to make the final decision to leave Twitter, which had been acquired by Elon Musk in 2022.
A new communication strategy
Aware of the importance of maintaining an online presence, the mayor of Paris has explored other platforms. “We said WhatsApp, Instagram…”, she explains, adding that she now accepts “the fact of not reacting instantly and all the time.”
This transition to platforms where exchanges are less immediate but more controlled allows Anne Hidalgo to better manage her communication while avoiding the pitfalls of toxic social networks.
A future without Twitter
Anne Hidalgo states she is “very happy” with her choice and does not plan to return to social network X. Her decision illustrates a healthy distancing from the drift of digital tools and social networks, which for some users, become more harmful than useful.
