The US backs Elon Musk in fight to overturn €120M EU fine.
Trump officials filed a motion to support X’s appeal, arguing the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) enforcement overreached when levying the fine last December, and unfairly targets American tech platforms while threatening digital free speech and global market operations.
TL;DR
- The US government is backing X's appeal against a €120 million EU fine.
- US officials claim the EU's Digital Services Act enforcement exceeded its jurisdiction.
- The fine is seen as unfairly targeting American tech platforms.
- Concerns are raised about threats to digital free speech and global markets.