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Musk threatens ‘thermonuclear lawsuit' against media watchdog, calls advertisers ‘oppressors' Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Elon Musk lashed out at a media watchdog and unspecified large advertisers on Friday, as several brands paused ad spending on X.
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New York Post
Elon Musk vows 'thermonuclear lawsuit' against liberal watchdog group ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Nov 17, 2023
New York Post's feed description “Their board, their donors, their network of dark money, all of them,” Musk thundered on Saturday.
The Guardian
Elon Musk to file ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ as advertisers desert X ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Nov 17, 2023
The Guardian's feed description Social media firm boss says he will sue media watchdog that said ads were being placed alongside antisemitic content
Deadline
Elon Musk Promises “Thermonuclear Lawsuit” After Big Brands Pause Ads On X ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Nov 17, 2023
Deadline's feed description Elon Musk has promised to file what he terms a “thermonuclear lawsuit” against progressive media watchdog Media Matters and others, as the list of companies pausing their advertising on his social …
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Musk threatens ‘thermonuclear lawsuit' against media watchdog, calls advertisers ‘oppressors' ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Nov 17, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Elon Musk lashed out at a media watchdog and unspecified large advertisers on Friday, as several brands paused ad spending on X.
Forbes
Elon Musk Threatens ‘Thermonuclear’ Lawsuit Against Group Reporting Antisemitic X Posts Appearing Near Ads ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Nov 17, 2023
Forbes's feed description Several companies, including Apple and Disney, pulled their advertisements from the social media platform after a report by Media Matters.
Hot Air
Musk: Get Ready for My 'Thermonuclear' Lawsuit against Media Matters ↗ (opens Hot Air) Published Nov 17, 2023
Hot Air's feed description A “thermonuclear” lawsuit by the world’s richest man against a media outlet over a series of tweets? To quote Westly from The Princess Bride: “Get used to disappointment.”...
Insider
Elon Musk says X will file 'thermonuclear' lawsuit against media watchdog who said the platform placed ads next to pro-Nazi content ↗ (opens Insider) Published Nov 17, 2023
Insider's feed description Media Matters for America reported that ads for big companies on X were being placed "next to content that touts Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party."
The Daily Caller
Elon Musk Promises ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ Against Media Matters Amid Advertiser Exodus On X ↗ (opens The Daily Caller) Published Nov 17, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk is filing a "thermonuclear lawsuit" against Media Matters, a left-wing media watchdog.
FOX Business
Musk threatens 'thermonuclear lawsuit' against Media Matters ↗ (opens FOX Business) Published Nov 17, 2023
FOX Business's feed description Tech billionaire Elon Musk says social media platform X is launching a "thermonuclear lawsuit" against Media Matters for America for its conduct.
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