Ford Motor Company apologizes after Pro-Palestinian posts appear on X Account

Ford responded in a statement, explaining that the account had been temporarily compromised. "Our X account was briefly compromised and the previous three posts were not authorized or posted by Ford," the company said. "We are investigating the issue and apologize for any confusion caused."

This incident occurred nearly 15 months into the Israel-Hamas conflict, which has sparked intense criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. It also drew attention because of Ford’s headquarters in Detroit, home to a large Arab-American population that has been vocal in its pro-Palestinian advocacy. Additionally, the incident raised concerns due to Ford's history of antisemitism, particularly linked to its founder, Henry Ford, who used a newspaper he owned to spread antisemitic views, including promoting the infamous "Protocols of the Elders of Zion."

While some individuals expressed support for the posts, others criticized them. Rep. Ritchie Torres, a pro-Israel Democrat from New York, speculated that the company’s account had been hacked by the Free Palestine movement. Many commenters on his post suggested that a Ford employee may have mistakenly tweeted from the wrong account.