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Trump Administration Accuses Europe of 'Attack on All' Americans

Trump Administration Accuses Europe of 'Attack on All' Americans

Summary

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the European Commission for fining Elon Musk's social media platform, X, $140 million. Rubio argued that this action targets American tech companies and the American people. The fine was due to violations of the EU’s Digital Services Act.

Key Facts

  • The European Commission fined X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, $140 million.
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed that this fine is an attack on American tech companies and citizens.
  • Rubio communicated his views on the social media platform, X.
  • The European Commission imposed the fine for three violations of the Digital Services Act.
  • The Digital Services Act sets rules for online transparency in the EU.

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