EU Regulator's Unauthorized Warning to Musk

A Democratic Political Action Committee has lodged a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding former President Donald Trump's recent interview with Elon Musk on the platform X. The committee, End Citizens United, characterized the two-hour discussion as a "corporate contribution" to Trump's campaign, asserting that the resources Musk utilized for the event violated campaign finance laws. Tiffany Muller, president of the PAC, emphasized the need for an investigation, claiming the event undermined existing campaign finance regulations and set a dangerous precedent for corporate involvement in political campaigns. The complaint highlights that technical difficulties during the interview, which Musk attributed to a "massive DDOS attack," involved X staff addressing these issues, further complicating the legality of the event. Additionally, the complaint alleges that Musk expressed clear support for Trump throughout the discussion. In a related legal action, the United Auto Workers (UAW) filed federal labor charges against both Musk and Trump, citing their comments advocating for the illegal firing of striking workers. European Union Commissioner Thierry Breton also expressed concerns about the interview, warning Musk that X must comply with the Digital Services Act, which mandates moderation of harmful content. Breton's letter, however, was later disavowed by the EU, which stated he acted without proper authorization. Meanwhile, Trump addressed criticisms regarding his voice during the interview, attributing any perceived slurring to modern technology and claiming the event garnered record viewership.