âđ„ TRUMP FIRES BACK: EU's 'Nasty' $140M Fine on X is a WARNING SHOT at American Tech!
âDonald Trump has delivered a strong condemnation of the European Union's recent move against X (formerly Twitter), calling the massive financial penalty "a nasty one" and warning Europe to "be very careful."
âThe former President's remarks came on Monday, December 8, 2025, just days after the European Commission officially slapped X with a âŹ120 million (approx. $140 million) fine for alleged breaches of the landmark Digital Services Act (DSA).
âđ° The Core of the Conflict
âThe EU fine is reportedly linked to three key areas where X was deemed non-compliant:
âBlue Check Mark Misleading: The platform's handling of the paid verification system was found to mislead users regarding authenticity.
âLack of Ad Transparency: Failure to provide a fully accessible and transparent repository for political and other advertising.
âHinders Research: Not granting researchers adequate access to public data to study systemic risks like misinformation.
âđŁïž A Stance on Free Speech vs. Regulation
âTrumpâs forceful language frames the EUâs regulatory action as an economic and ideological attack on U.S. technology companies and a direct challenge to principles of free expression.
â"Oh, that's a nasty one... I don't think it's right... Europe has to be very careful. They're doing a lot of things. We want to keep Europe, Europe."
â Donald Trump, December 8, 2025
âThis ongoing dispute signals increasing transatlantic tension over how to regulate powerful online platforms, setting the stage for potential diplomatic and trade battles ahead.