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Real event · international · 2026-09-25

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

Final verdict announced: September 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET

What actually happened

Real headline

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks.

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• BBC News — US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X — 2026-09-25
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What the record shows

The EU's claim involves user deception regarding account verification.

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