Trump warns Europe to be ‘very careful’ after EU slaps Musk’s X with $140 million fine

Published December 8, 2025 6:17pm ET



President Donald Trump warned the European Union that it must be “very careful” after its regulators hit Elon Musk‘s X with a $140 million fine.

The European Commission implemented the fine on Friday, saying the penalty was due to the platform providing insufficient access to data and the deceptive design of verified markers for accounts. Trump was asked about the fine on Monday.

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