Erdogan says he could discuss charge for Twitter blue check with Elon Musk

FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk's account and the Twitter logo are seen in this illustration taken October 28, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said he may negotiate with Twitter's new boss Elon Musk to avoid paying the monthly $8 charge for the "verified" badge.

After buying Twitter for $44 billion last week, Musk said the company will charge $8 a month for its Blue service, which includes the sought-after blue check mark.