Uncle Sam wants in on Musk's €120M fight with Brussels
Justice Department claims the EU overreached by pursuing X's owner and wider corporate empire
The US government is seeking to intervene in Elon Musk's ongoing legal battle with the European Commission over a €120 million fine imposed on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The European Commission issued the fine in December 2025, citing breaches of transparency rules related to X's blue checkmarks, advertising repository, and restrictions on researchers' access to public data.
Musk has vehemently opposed the fine, describing it as "crazy" and "insane," and comparing the European Commission to oppressive authorities. The US government, through its Justice Department, has expressed significant concerns over the Commission's decision, arguing that it represents regulatory overreach beyond its jurisdiction and could have broader implications for American-owned digital platforms operating in the EU.
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