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US Blasts France's Probe of X as 'Political Attack'

7/27/2025

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The US State Department has sharply criticized France's investigation into social network X, owned by Elon Musk, calling it an "organized crime group." French prosecutors are probing potential foreign interference and have requested access to X's algorithm. Musk's platform vehemently denies these claims, arguing that the investigation threatens free speech and is politically motivated.

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The US State Department has sharply criticized France's investigation into social network X, owned by Elon Musk, calling it an "organized crime group." French prosecutors are probing potential foreign interference and have requested access to X's algorithm. Musk's platform vehemently denies these claims, arguing that the investigation threatens free speech and is politically motivated.