'I'll fill the role,': MrBeast offers to be the new CEO of X as Linda Yaccarino resigns after 2 years
After a two-year run steering one of the internet's most chaotic ships, Linda Yaccarino has officially stepped down as CEO of X (formerly Twitter). As tributes poured in, YouTube's most-subscribed creator, MrBeast, wasted no time tossing his hat in the ring.
With Elon Musk's unpredictable leadership style and MrBeast's massive influence, the internet is now buzzing: Could this really happen?
Linda Yaccarino's Exit Marks Another Major Shift at X
Yaccarino's resignation comes two years after Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and the beginning of a radical transformation into what we now know as 'X.' From the platform's rebranding to controversial policy overhauls and the introduction of features like Community Notes, Yaccarino played a central role in reshaping the platform's image and business direction.
In her farewell post shared on July 9, Yaccarino expressed deep gratitude to Musk and her team, saying the past two years were 'nothing short of remarkable.' She highlighted accomplishments in user safety, monetization, and her efforts to push the platform closer to Musk's vision of the 'everything app.'
MrBeast Shoots His Shot (Again)
Barely hours after Yaccarino's exit went public, MrBeast jumped into the conversation. Responding to posts about her departure, the world's most-followed YouTuber casually volunteered:
'I'll fill the roll.'
While it may have sounded like a joke to some, this isn't Donaldson's first expression of interest. Back in 2022, soon after Musk took over Twitter, MrBeast had also asked if he could be CEO. At the time, Musk's response was open-ended:
'It's not out of the question.'
A Troll or a Real Pitch?
At first glance, this might seem like a joke.
But knowing MrBeast's pattern of turning wild ideas into billion-view realities, people aren't ruling it out completely. With over 300 million YouTube subscribers, a philanthropic empire, and viral ventures into burgers, chocolate, and mobile games, he's built more than a brand; he's built influence.
Running X would be a massive leap into tech leadership, but then again, stranger things have happened in Musk's universe.
No Successor Yet
As of now, X hasn't revealed who will replace Yaccarino. Musk remains deeply involved, so the next CEO will likely be someone aligned with his vision of X as a payments, content, and communication juggernaut. Could it be a media mogul? A tech veteran? Or the world's most famous YouTuber? Only Musk knows for sure.
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