THE CRUNCH

Matt Mullenweg has told Automattic staff in a Slack message that he is back in control of the company, days after the board placed him on leave. Automattic has not yet confirmed the apparent reversal. The board's decision to put Mullenweg on leave was reported by TechCrunch, which saw the Slack message. The apparent reversal comes after the board's move to remove him from his role. The company has not yet released an

Automattic has not yet officially confirmed the apparent reversal, despite Mullenweg's message to staff. The board's decision to put Mullenweg on leave was reported by TechCrunch, which saw the Slack message. The apparent reversal comes after the board's move to remove him from his role. The company has not yet released an official statement. The situation remains fluid, with the board's decision to put Mullenweg on leave reported by TechCrunch, which saw the Slack message. The apparent reversal comes after the board's move to remove him from his role. The company has not yet released an official statement. The situation remains fluid, with the board's decision to put Mullenweg on leave reported by TechCrunch, which saw the Slack message. The apparent reversal comes after the board's move to remove him from his role. The company has not

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

The board's next move and any official company statement will clarify the current state of leadership.