“We view today’s verdict, where the jury found both for and against the plaintiffs and found no fraud scheme, as a bump in the road,” stated Elon Musk’s lawyers following a US jury’s decision regarding Musk’s actions during his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022.
On March 26, 2026, Twitter, now known as X, experienced a significant outage, leading to over 10,000 user complaints. Reports indicated that users were unable to log in or post content, with many expressing frustration on other platforms.
Downdetector recorded more than 1,000 reports of outages, highlighting the scale of the disruption. One user lamented, “Cannot get into X. Getting an error screen when logging in,” while another added, “I can’t post. Keeps said failed to post. And I logged out for a minute and it wouldn’t let me in for a bit.”
The outage lasted for a brief period, with services restored by around 1:03 PM IST. However, the cause of the outage remains unclear, and details remain unconfirmed.
This incident comes on the heels of a jury’s finding that Musk misled investors through public statements and tweets, particularly regarding the impact of fake accounts on the company’s stock price. The court has yet to determine the damages Musk will owe to investors.
As Twitter continues to navigate its challenges, including legal battles and technical issues, the platform’s reliability remains under scrutiny. Users are left wondering about the stability of their social media experience.
With the ongoing legal ramifications and today’s service disruptions, the future of Twitter’s operations and user trust hangs in the balance.
