The FTC has initiated an investigation into Media Matters for America, focusing on its role in an advertising boycott against X, previously Twitter. This scrutiny has expanded to major advertisers linked to the World Federation of Advertisers. X Corp. has filed lawsuits claiming that Media Matters made defamatory statements about X, resulting in monetary losses. The ongoing investigation has sparked controversy, likely infringing on First Amendment rights, as it examines the intersection of advocacy, corporate interests, and freedom of expression.
In November 2023, X Corp. filed a lawsuit against Media Matters in Texas, accusing the nonprofit of making false statements that disparaged X and led to advertising losses.
The FTC's investigation, while examining Media Matters and advertisers like Omnicron Group, raises serious First Amendment concerns, as it could suppress legitimate advocacy.
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