Sesame Street Updates Elmo's Account Security After Antisemitic Hack: 'No One at the Organization Was Involved'

Last Sunday, the beloved character from Sesame Street, Elmo, was hit with a shocking hack on his X account that sent shockwaves through the online community. The incident saw Elmo sharing antisemitic messages and accusing President Donald Trump of being on the Epstein List. In response to this unacceptable behavior, Sesame Workshop has taken swift action to update the security measures around Elmo's X profile, ensuring that such incidents do not occur in the future.

According to a post on Elmo's X account on Tuesday, the security around his iconic character's X has been updated to protect against "the abhorrent antisemitic and racist content" seen in Sunday's posts. The statement reads: "On Sunday, Elmo's X account was briefly hacked by an outside party, in spite of the security measures in place. We strongly condemn the abhorrent antisemitic and racist content, and the account has since been secured."

These posts in no way reflect the values of Sesame Workshop or Sesame Street, and no one at the organization was involved. This is a clear indication that the company is committed to maintaining its commitment to inclusivity and respect for all individuals.

The Hack: A Look Back

On Sunday morning, Elmo's X account began posting links to cryptocurrency scams, before things escalated. There appeared to be six rogue posts in total, largely targeting Jews and Donald Trump. Multiple posts called for violence against Jewish people, and also referred to the reported client list of convicted sex offender Epstein.

One post referred to Trump as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's "puppet" because Trump "is in the Epstein files," while another called him a "child f–ker" and demanded the release of Epstein's client list. The sheer audacity of these posts has left many wondering how this could have happened.

A Response to the Hack: A Statement from Elmo

Earlier Tuesday, Elmo's X account thanked his fans for being kind: "Thank you for being kind to Elmo and all the people in your neighborhood," the post, which marked the accounts' first update since Saturday, read. "Elmo loves you."

This statement from Elmo serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of kindness and respect towards others. It is clear that Sesame Workshop values these principles above all else.