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FTC Investigates Media Matters Over Alleged X Platform Sabotage

5/25/2025

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The FTC is investigating Media Matters for allegedly trying to harm Elon Musk's X platform.
Claims suggest illegal collusion with groups to undermine X's advertising relationships.
Media Matters is required to submit budgets, communications, and legal documents related to the allegations.
The inquiry follows a report connecting X ads to pro-Nazi content, leading to an advertiser boycott.
Media Matters' President condemned the misuse of federal power against critics during the Trump administration.

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The FTC is investigating Media Matters for allegedly trying to harm Elon Musk's X platform.
Claims suggest illegal collusion with groups to undermine X's advertising relationships.
Media Matters is required to submit budgets, communications, and legal documents related to the allegations.
The inquiry follows a report connecting X ads to pro-Nazi content, leading to an advertiser boycott.
Media Matters' President condemned the misuse of federal power against critics during the Trump administration.