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Musk's intent to acquire Twitter comes shortly after he opted not to join the platform's board of directors, despite having secured a 9.2% stake in the company earlier this year. Following the announcement of his ownership stake, Musk briefly held the title of Twitter's largest shareholder until the Vanguard Group increased its stake. His offer to buy Twitter is part of a broader dialogue surrounding the platform's role as a public forum and Musk's vision for enhancing user trust and freedom of speech.