Evan Williams, TIME's Person of the Year 2026?
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According to a reliable source, Twitter's founder Evan Williams is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2026. But while the business man's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.
UPDATE 19/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
Why not Williams for Person of the Year?
The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 54-year-old business man, as a 2026 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.
“What makes Williams so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the business man have already been named ‘American Of The Year’ by some major American newspapers and even ‘Clarks Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Clarks (Evan Williams' hometown).
Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year
A representative for the business man was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:
“Evan Williams Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 18 Jul 2026
“Congrats! Evan has this charisma that seems to come out of nowhere.”
— @SamanthaJones, 18 Jul 2026
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Evan Williams?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 18 Jul 2026
Could 2026 officially be the Year of Evan Williams?
Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2026 Person of the Year.
Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2026?
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