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Trump Calls EU Fine On X “Nasty”, Warns Europe Is Going “Bad”
The European Commission has fined social media platform X, formerly Twitter, €120 million under the Digital Services Act. The fine relates to alleged failures in transparency over advertising, misleading verification practices, and lack of access for researchers to platform data. The Commission said the penalty was aimed at enforcing compliance with rules introduced to make large platforms more accountable.
Trump strongly criticises move
Speaking to reporters, US President Donald Trump described the penalty as “a nasty one”. He said he did not understand how Europe could justify such a large fine against the company and warned that Europe was “going in some very bad directions”. The President suggested that over-regulation could harm innovation and affect relations with American technology firms.
US officials defend platform
Several US lawmakers and officials also criticised the EU action, saying it unfairly targeted an American business. Supporters of X argued that the fine would damage free speech and that stricter regulations in Europe could make digital platforms less open. The company has said it will challenge the penalty.
Ongoing debate on tech regulation
EU officials have dismissed claims of bias and maintain that the fine is part of a wider effort to ensure safety and transparency online. The dispute adds to growing tension between Washington and Brussels over how major tech platforms should be governed. The outcome of any appeal could influence the balance between regulation and digital freedoms on both sides of the Atlantic.
