Trump Campaign Claims EU is Meddling in US Election

The Trump campaign has accused the European Union of attempting to interfere in the U.S. Presidential election following a warning issued by EU Commissioner Thierry Breton to Elon Musk. Breton cautioned Musk against amplifying “potentially harmful content” during his upcoming interview with Trump on the social media platform X. Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung responded by asserting that the EU should refrain from meddling in U.S. affairs, labeling the organization as an “enemy of free speech.” Breton's letter highlighted the EU's Digital Services Act, which mandates that major tech companies moderate content and protect user privacy. He expressed concerns that Musk's livestream with Trump could amplify harmful content and negatively impact civic discourse and public security. The EU official emphasized the need for vigilance regarding potential breaches of the DSA, indicating that the EU would take necessary measures to protect its citizens. In response, X CEO Linda Yaccarino criticized Breton's letter as an overreach of European law into U.S. political activities, arguing that it undermines the intelligence of European citizens. Musk, known for his provocative online presence, reacted to Breton's warning with a meme referencing the film "Tropic Thunder," further escalating the tension between the tech mogul and the EU. The Trump campaign suggested that the EU would not have issued such a warning if Trump were still in office, claiming that the current administration has emboldened foreign entities to dictate U.S. actions. Cheung asserted that a Trump victory would restore American sovereignty in international dealings.