Sen. Ted Cruz recently shared his supportive views on Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter, now known as X. Cruz emphasized the importance of Musk's move in promoting and preserving free speech, particularly during a time when governments are increasingly taking measures to regulate and control online expression. The Texas senator highlighted the global thirst for truth and the significance of Musk's involvement in what he referred to as the most impactful development for free speech in recent memory.
The legal battles surrounding X have been escalating, notably in Brazil, where the Supreme Court has taken action against Musk's other ventures like Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX. The court issued a financial freeze on Musk's assets and put forth a warning of potential suspension for X if conditions, such as appointing legal representatives in Brazil and settling unpaid fines, were not met. This legal scrutiny comes in the aftermath of allegations against Musk for impeding justice and enabling what was described as "criminal conducts practiced by digital militias" and "abuse of economic power."
Moreover, X has also faced regulatory concerns from the European Union for its failure to effectively moderate harmful content on the platform. This scrutiny by EU regulators is part of a broader trend where major tech companies are under increased pressure to monitor and remove harmful content from their platforms to comply with regulations and standards set by governing bodies.