A group of Democratic senators requested the Justice Department to investigate X, previously Twitter, over claims Elon Musk may have used his political influence to coerce advertisers. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Senators expressed alarm that Musk has potentially leveraged his role during the Trump Administration to extract revenue from advertisers. They urged a probe into possible violations of federal ethics laws, referencing reports that X's executives pressured advertising firm IPG, implying that a merger involving Omnicom could be adversely affected by spending decisions.
Senators expressed concern to AG Pam Bondi over Elon Musk leveraging his political position to pressure advertisers for X, urging a DOJ investigation into potential ethics violations.
The senators indicated that evidence of Musk coercing advertisers or financially interested participation should prompt a DOJ investigation akin to any federal employee suspected of breaking the law.
The Business Insider article highlights that reports claim X executives hinted to IPG that their advertising budget might influence a merger deal with Omnicom, raising ethical questions.
X's CEO and team reportedly pressured IPG to increase spending on the platform, leading to allegations that Musk wielded political influence to shape advertising relationships.
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