Elon Musk escalated his clash with Eurocrat regulators, calling for the European Union (EU) to be “abolished” over the unelected globalist bloc’s efforts to crack down on free speech around the world.
Musk’s call comes after EU bureaucrats imposed a €120 million ($140M) fine on X for alleged transparency violations under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
“The EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual countries, so that governments can better represent their people,” Musk wrote on X.
Musk commented after disclosing that the Commission levied the penalty not only against X but “on me personally.”
The EU should be abolished and sovereignty returned to individual countries, so that governments can better represent their people
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 6, 2025
The fine followed a two-year investigation into X’s compliance with the DSA.
EU regulators at the unelected European Commission ruled against the platform on three counts: that its paid blue-check feature was deceptive because it allowed any user to buy verification; that X lacked transparency regarding advertisers, violating EU rules intended to combat scams; and that the company denied researchers access to platform data.
The Commission issued fines of €45 million for the blue-check issue, €35 million for advertising transparency, and €40 million for data-access restrictions.
A spokesperson emphasized the ruling was addressed to the “entire corporate structure,” which EU officials have stated includes three entities with Musk “at the top.”
Musk responded by suggesting that the company’s response may be directed not only toward the EU as a whole, but toward the “individuals who took this action.”
U.S. Officials Blast EU Penalty, Signal Shift in Washington’s Approach
Senior officials in President Donald Trump’s administration immediately condemned the ruling.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X that the penalty amounted to “an attack on all American tech platforms and the American people by foreign governments.”
Rubio warned that “the days of censoring Americans online are over.”
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau warned the decision could accelerate U.S. disengagement from NATO, arguing that European nations “cannot look to the US for their own security at the same time they affirmatively undermine the security of the US itself through the (unelected, undemocratic, and unrepresentative) EU.”
The White House released a national security strategy Thursday night, sharply critical of the EU, accusing the bloc of undermining “political liberty and sovereignty,” encouraging uncontrolled migration, and pressuring platforms to censor speech.
The administration said protecting American workers and companies would be central to future dealings with Brussels.
Trump has separately threatened tariffs if the EU moves forward with penalties against U.S.-based tech firms and has pressed European officials to abandon the DSA entirely.
European Leaders Defend the Bloc as Transatlantic Tensions Rise
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk issued a public response to Musk, appealing directly to Americans and defending the alliance with Europe.
“Europe is your closest ally, not your problem,” Tusk wrote.
“We have common enemies… We need to stick to this.”
His comments came amid reports of growing concern within EU leadership that Washington’s patience with Brussels is wearing thin.
Dutch political leader Geert Wilders also weighed in, accusing the EU of being “a totalitarian institution” and arguing that the Commission should be abolished, echoing Musk’s criticism.
Brexit Politics Reignite in the U.K. Amid U.S. Pressure
The controversy spilled into British politics after Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy suggested the U.K. could boost growth by reentering the EU customs union.
His remarks followed reports that senior Downing Street advisers are pushing to reverse aspects of Brexit, a shift that could complicate efforts by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to maintain a constructive relationship with Washington.
The Telegraph previously reported that Trump administration officials were monitoring Britain’s Online Safety Act “with great interest and concern,” viewing its broad penalties for speech violations as another example of foreign governments imposing regulatory burdens on U.S. platforms.
Nigel Farage has said Musk has given “serious consideration” to making a major donation to Reform UK, which has positioned itself as a defender of national sovereignty and free speech.
White House Frustration with Brussels Builds
The national security strategy released this week made clear that the Trump administration intends to confront the EU’s regulatory direction.
The document warned that the bloc’s current trajectory poses risks to free expression, economic competition, and U.S. interests, and praised the rise of “patriotic” European movements seeking to challenge EU authority.
Amid that backdrop, Musk’s clash with Brussels over X has become a high-profile flashpoint in a broader dispute over sovereignty, censorship, and the future of transatlantic relations.
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