Elon Musk’s X Plans ‘Thermonuclear Lawsuit’ To Defend Freedom Of Speech

Elon Musk X Lawsuit: Elon Musk recently issued a statement claiming that the social media platform X is all set to file a lawsuit against Media Matters.
By Coingape Staff
Updated May 28, 2025
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According to a recent statement released by Elon Musk, owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, X is all set to file a ‘thermonuclear lawsuit’ against all those media groups that provided aid in the fraudulent attack on the social media platform. As per the statement by Elon Musk, X plans to file a lawsuit the moment court opens on Monday.

The aforestated decision comes as a result of a series of events revolving around X, claiming that the platform runs advertisements next to antisemitic content.

Following the talks orbiting X displaying ads next to antisemitic content, many tech giants such as IBM, Lionsgate, and Apple, among others, concluded suspension of advertisement-related activities on X.

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Musk’s Lawsuit Filing: A Closer Look

The lawsuit by X primarily aims to protect the freedom of speech by eradicating false information spread by media groups that jeopardize the social media platform’s vision.

As per the report, earlier this week, Media Matters for America, a non-profit media group, posted a story that completely misinterpreted X’s user experience. The story undermined X’s vision to provide freedom of speech and also deceived its users.

Furthermore, the statement claimed that despite X’s unequivocal and unwavering stance, the platform has faced numerous assaults from activist groups such as Media Matters and traditional media establishments. These groups aim to overturn the freedom of expression on the platform, recognizing it as a challenge to their ideological narrative and that of their financial backers. Making use of their influence, these groups aim to undermine X’s revenue streams by misleading advertisers on the platform.

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X Facilitates User Experience

Following the statement wherein X claimed to file a lawsuit against Media Matters, the platform ruled out some primary objectives to enhance user experience, while also urging its user base to jack up the platform’s motive to protect free speech.

X strictly stands against agenda-driven activists to protect the public’s right to free expression, facilitating every user on X with a choice, which in turn undermines Media Matters’ claims on X.

Furthermore, Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, also shared her thoughts on the matter, stating that protecting freedom of speech has never been more crucial.

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