Jack Dorsey says he can “understand” if present and former Twitter workers blame him for the state of the corporate . The co-founder and of Twitter took to the platform on Saturday to say he was in charge for the scenario. “Folks at Twitter past and present are strong and resilient. They will always find a way no matter how difficult the moment,” Dorsey . “I realize many are angry with me. I own the responsibility for why everyone is in this situation: I grew the company size too quickly. I apologize for that.”

Dorsey went on so as to add he was grateful to everybody who had ever labored at Twitter. “I don’t expect that to be mutual in this moment… or ever… and I understand,” he wrote. Dorsey posted the apology after revealed a narrative earlier within the day claiming he’s now “hated at Twitter.” Many workers reportedly “blame” him for Musk’s takeover and the company-wide layoffs that may see about 50 % of Twitter’s workforce reduce.

The thread marks Dorsey’s first public touch upon Twitter since Musk closed his $44 billion deal to purchase the corporate on October twenty seventh. When the SpaceX founder first introduced the takeover, Dorsey put his assist behind it. “Elon is the singular solution I trust,” . “This is the right path… I believe it with all my heart.” Dorsey was quiet after Musk tried to , however in texts that , it turned clear that he had needed Musk to take a extra energetic function at Twitter for a while.