Linda Yaccarino's blue check vanished after leaving X. Here's what it could mean—and why it matters.
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Why Linda Yaccarino Lost Her Blue Check on X Why Linda Yaccarino Lost Her Blue Check on X When former X CEO Linda Yaccarino’s blue check suddenly disappeared from her account, users took notice. Many asked: Did she stop paying for X Premium? Was it removed due to her exit? The move raised questions about her departure and how the platform now handles blue checks for high-profile individuals. While it’s not unusual for executives to lose company affiliations after leaving a role, stripping the blue check sparked speculation. Let’s break down what this means, why it matters, and what it tells us about X’s current identity under Elon Musk. Image Credits:CES The curious case of Linda Yaccarino’s blue check Linda Yaccarino's tenure as CEO of X (formerly Twitter) ended quietly—at least publicly. Unlike other Musk-era exits, there was no dramatic tweet storm, no public fallout, and certainly no disparaging remarks. But something subtle yet symbolic happened shortly after she stepped down: both her company affiliation badge and her blue…
