💥 TRUMP FIRES BACK: EU's 'Nasty' $140M Fine on X is a WARNING SHOT at American Tech!
Donald 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."
The former President's remarks came on Monday, December 8, 2025, just days after the European Commission officially slapped X with a €120 million (approx. $140 million) fine for alleged breaches of the landmark Digital Services Act (DSA).
💰 The Core of the Conflict
The EU fine is reportedly linked to three key areas where X was deemed non-compliant:
Blue Check Mark Misleading: The platform's handling of the paid verification system was found to mislead users regarding authenticity.
Lack of Ad Transparency: Failure to provide a fully accessible and transparent repository for political and other advertising.
Hinders Research: Not granting researchers adequate access to public data to study systemic risks like misinformation.
🗣️ A Stance on Free Speech vs. Regulation
Trump’s forceful language frames the EU’s regulatory action as an economic and ideological attack on U.S. technology companies and a direct challenge to principles of free expression.
"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."
— Donald Trump, December 8, 2025
This ongoing dispute signals increasing transatlantic tension over how to regulate powerful online platforms, setting the stage for potential diplomatic and trade battles ahead.
