Valuetainment "Abolish The European Union" - Musk Declares WAR Over X's $140M EU Fine
Dec 9, 2025
Elon Musk’s backlash against a hefty EU fine for DSA violations ignites a discussion on free speech. The panel dives into Europe's stringent regulations versus American ideals of expression. They explore the clash between globalist and nationalist perspectives, especially regarding migration policies. The fallout from Musk's decision to terminate EU ad accounts adds fuel to the debate. They also consider the societal contributions of immigrants and how events like COVID, Ukraine, and recent conflicts have shifted public discourse.
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EU Fine Triggers Platform Pushback
- The EU fined X $140M for DSA violations tied to deceptive ad formats and verification failures.
- X responded by terminating the European Commission's ad account and called the ad an exploit in its product.
Free Speech Clash: EU Versus U.S. Norms
- Tom Ellsworth argues Europe lacks American-style free speech and is enforcing speech limits via regulation.
- He frames the fine as a response to popular accounts amplifying anti-immigration sentiment.
Cooperate With Regulators To Avoid Escalation
- The EU framed the DSA enforcement to incentivize cooperation, not punishment first.
- Comply constructively with regulators to avoid escalations and periodic penalty payments.