Public statements from Elon Musk or the X platform, and the actual broadcast of the interview

EU Warns Musk of Legal Action Under Digital Services Act to Censor Trump Interview

Aug 12, 2024, 06:28 PM

The European Union has issued a formal warning to Elon Musk, urging him to censor Donald Trump during their upcoming interview on the X platform. Thierry Breton, the EU's Commissioner for Internal Market and Services, sent a letter to Musk on August 12, 2024, highlighting concerns about the potential spread of disinformation and harmful content. The EU has threatened legal action if Musk fails to comply with the Digital Services Act, which aims to limit such content. This warning comes ahead of Musk's planned live conversation with Trump at 8 pm, which the EU fears could amplify content that may incite violence, hate, and racism.