Elon Musk plans to cut 75% of Twitter workforce – report

San Francisco-based Twitter and a representative for Mr Musk’s lawyer Alex Spiro did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment

Elon Musk (AP)

Elon Musk plans to lay off most of Twitter’s workforce if and when he becomes owner of the social media company, according to a report.

Mr Musk has told prospective investors in his Twitter purchase that he plans to cut nearly 75% of Twitter’s employee base of 7,500 workers, leaving the company with a skeleton crew, according to The Washington Post.