In a development following Elon Musk’s accusations against the Soros-backed Media Matters site, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has begun an investigation into the media watchdog group for alleged fraudulent activity.
Musk has accused Media Matters of data manipulation on the X social media platform, leading to several advertisers, including IBM, Apple, Disney, Lionsgate and Paramount, to withdraw their advertisements. Musk pledged to slap the group with a “thermonuclear lawsuit”. Media Matters’ initial accusation entailed a report, accusing X of positioning ads alongside “white nationalist hashtags” — an action Musk contends as a gross misrepresentation of actual user experience.
The Texas investigation was initiated after Paxton expressed profound concern regarding the allegations.
“We are examining the issue closely to ensure that the public has not been deceived by the schemes of radical left-wing organizations,” Paxton stated.
The Attorney General’s office pointed out that under the Texas Business Organizations Code and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act, they will enforce stern measures against nonprofits engaging in fraudulent acts affecting Texans.
“The discovery and depositions will be glorious to behold,” Musk stated, standing by his commitment to restoring free speech on the platform.