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GARM's Corporate Boycott of Twitter Sparks Major Backlash

6/28/2025

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A congressional investigation found that GARM initiated a corporate boycott of Twitter following Elon Musk's acquisition.
GARM worked with foreign regulators to pressure Twitter into censoring political figures, including Donald Trump.
X is suing GARM for anti-competitive practices, claiming it led ad boycotts against conservative publishers.
Internal emails reveal GARM's awareness of consumer preference for free speech, causing regret among corporate members.
GARM's actions reportedly harmed consumers and its member companies, conflicting with their business goals.

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A congressional investigation found that GARM initiated a corporate boycott of Twitter following Elon Musk's acquisition.
GARM worked with foreign regulators to pressure Twitter into censoring political figures, including Donald Trump.
X is suing GARM for anti-competitive practices, claiming it led ad boycotts against conservative publishers.
Internal emails reveal GARM's awareness of consumer preference for free speech, causing regret among corporate members.
GARM's actions reportedly harmed consumers and its member companies, conflicting with their business goals.