Elon Musk is suing Media Matters for saying X put ads next to pro-Nazi posts — and Texas AG Ken Paxton wants in too

Tue, 11/21/2023 - 00:07

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an investigation into Media Matters, the same day that Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the watchdog.
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Media Matters was served a double whammy on Monday, after reporting on X's advertising strategy.
It said X placed ads next to pro-Nazi content — leading to an advertiser exodus from the platform.
Elon Musk is now suing the watchdog, and Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating the group for fraud.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Monday launched a fraud investigation into Media Matters for America, on the same day that Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against the non-profit.