Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump engaged in a conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Meanwhile, the European Union (EU) stirred controversy by demanding X adhere to EU regulations on monitoring misinformation.
Yesterday, Thierry Breton, the EU Commissioner for Internal Market, sternly warned X (formerly Twitter) about its content management. Breton cautioned that the platform must not host content that incites hate, disorder, or violence or spreads specific misinformation. He sent this warning letter to Musk in response to the planned live broadcast with Donald Trump. Breton also referenced recent criticisms of social media platforms for their role in inciting racial riots, such as the recent violence in the UK. He highlighted the Digital Services Act (DSA), enacted last August, allowing for fines of up to 6% of a company’s revenue if major online platforms like Google, Meta, or X fail to manage illegal or harmful content effectively.
In response, Musk replied with an online meme implying “mind your own business.” X’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, also pushed back, calling it an unprecedented attempt to apply laws intended for Europe to U.S. political activities. The Trump campaign also responded negatively to Breton’s letter, calling the EU an enemy of free speech. A Trump campaign spokesperson said the EU should focus on its issues rather than interfere in the U.S. election. The spokesperson also criticized the EU for trying to prevent Trump’s return to the presidency due to concerns over trade policies.
Meanwhile, the live interview between Musk and Trump was delayed by over 40 minutes due to a technical issue preventing users from participating in the chat. Both Musk and Trump’s team suggested that a large-scale hacking attempt might have caused it.
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