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Donald Trump Jr. lauded Elon Musk as a 'generational genius,' highlighting his work on X (formerly Twitter) for promoting free speech and truth. He also commended Musk's broader impact on science and technology,
Musk and Trump officials exploded over the massive fine, putting a strained U.S.-E.U. relationship under even more pressure.
The "excessive €120M fine is the result of EU regulatory overreach targeting American innovation," Puzder wrote on X. "The Trump Administration has been clear: we oppose censorship and will challenge burdensome regulations that target US companies abroad. We expect the EU to engage in fair, open, & reciprocal trade — & nothing less."
Elon Musk, left, and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, listen as Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. Evan Vucci/AP Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily.