Elmo's X account posted antisemitic and racist posts after it was hacked on Sunday, a spokesperson for the makers of "Sesame Street" said in a statement. "Elmo's X account was briefly compromised yesterday by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages,

After the beloved character’s X account was hacked, Jon Stewart decided to have some fun with a look-alike puppet of Elmo on the “The Daily Show ” on Monday.

The tirade was a jarring departure from Elmo’s usual upbeat, motivational posts and wholesome pictures with other “Sesame Street” characters or celebrities.