The $1B breakup fee isn't an option that Elon can exercise. See e.g. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/elon-musk-cant-just-walk-away-from-twitter-deal-by-paying-

The $1B breakup fee isn't an option that Elon can exercise. See e.g. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/elon-musk-cant-just-walk-away-from-twitter-deal-by-paying-1-billion.html https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/13/elon-musk-cant-just-walk-awa...