Elon Musk slams EU's $140M fine on X
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Elon Musk has broken his silence over the EU-imposed $140 million fine on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. On Friday, the EU tech regulators slammed X with 120 million euros
The move adds another layer of tension to the EU’s strained relationship with Trump, as he’s threatened to impose additional tariffs on the EU if it continues to lob fines at American tech giants.
Trump gave Musk not one, but three, shout-outs during a business-focused speech before Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Elon Musk, left, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, listen as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Evan Vucci/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily.