New blow for Elon Musk as X chief executive Linda Yaccarino quits

Musk already facing falling global sales at his EV maker Tesla and embroiled in war of words with US President Donald Trump

Elon Musk-owned social platform X's CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role, in a surprise move. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Elon Musk-owned social platform X's CEO Linda Yaccarino said on Wednesday she would step down from the role, in a surprise move.

Her exit comes at a difficult time for Mr Musk, who is dealing with falling sales at his EV maker Tesla and is embroiled in a war of words with US President Donald Trump.