A number of accounts that changed their name to Elon Musk and mocked the billionaire have already been suspended or placed behind a warning sign. Detailing the new policy on parody accounts, Mr Musk tweeted: “Previously, we issued a warning before suspension, but now that we are rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning.” Mr Musk has previously said he opposed permanent bans on Twitter, including that of Mr Trump’s official account. Mr Musk said last week that banned accounts would not be reinstated until there was “a clear process for doing so”. Has Elon musk taken on a U-turn on baning accounts?

