Ars Technica
Trump administration takes Musk’s side in fight over EU tech rules
Friday, September 25, 2026
The Trump administration stated that the European Union exceeded its authority when it imposed a 120 million euro fine on X under the Digital Services Act. The U.S. position aligns with Elon Musk's publicly stated objection to the fine. The EU fine was issued in December 2024 for alleged non-compliance with content moderation requirements under the DSA.
