Stephen King Just Returned to This Social Media Platform

Maine’s most famous author has returned to this specific social media platform after publicly leaving last year.

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Stephen King speaks his mind, whether it’s about writing, politics, or life in general, and he does it with the same blunt, no-nonsense style that defines his books. That’s exactly why people either admire him for his honesty or can’t stand him for it.

Now that we’ve covered that, we recognize that, at the end of the day, this is all semantics—social media isn’t real life. But which platform did Stephen King recently return to?

Stephen King has returned to the platform formerly known as Twitter (because, let’s be honest, no one really calls it X) after leaving the platform in November 2024, citing its toxic atmosphere.

The horror author, known for his Maine-based classics like ‘Carrie,’ ‘Pet Sematary,’ and ‘It,’ immediately took aim at Donald Trump and Elon Musk upon his return.

His first post jokingly stated, “I’m baaaack! Did you miss me?” before following up with a politically charged tweet.

King had previously been vocal on alternative platforms like Threads and Bluesky, where he continued his criticism of Trump.

His return comes as Musk faces backlash for his controversial comments about Ukraine and its leader, Volodymyr Zelensky.

So, there you have it! Stephen King does what Stephen King does, and that’s just how it’s always been for him. Now, he’s back on Twitter (or X—whatever we’re calling it these days).

Is Stephen King’s return to this social media platform surprising to you? Did you think he’d come back someday, or did you assume he was gone for good? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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