Elon Musk's X Sues California Over Law Meant to Tackle Hate Speech on Social Media

Critics of the move see it as verification that Brendan Carr will serve as a “censorship czar” on behalf of the new administration.

“This investigation is a blatant attempt to undermine independent, rigorous reporting on the Trump administration,” Free Press Co-CEO Craig Aaron said.

His attacks are part of a long and troubling history of trying to suppress information he finds inconvenient.