Elmo’s X account faced a hacking incident where racist and antisemitic messages were posted, triggering prompt actions from Sesame Workshop to combat the offensive content and regain control. This alarming event coincides with a backdrop of escalating hate speech on the platform following Elon Musk’s involvement and a surge in antisemitic incidents nationwide, as evidenced by the Anti-Defamation League. The breach involved a series of abhorrent posts on Elmo’s verified account, a beloved character from \