Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages. Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control Before it was hacked, Elmo's social media account has lately become a place for mental health awareness.

It seems Elmo's world recently included vitriolic racist and antisemitic social media posts. Sesame Workshop says it seeks to restore control over the beloved puppet's X page.

Sesame Workshop is addressing Elmo's hacked X account that shared "abhorrent" messages that were antisemitic and racist.

Elmo's hacked X account shared antisemitic posts and called Donald Trump Netanyahu’s "puppet" on Sunday night.

"Elmo's X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts," the spokesperson told Business Insider.

NEW YORK — Sesame Workshop was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.

Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages. Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control Before it was hacked, Elmo's social media account has lately become a place for mental health awareness.