Federal Judge Blocks Trump FTC's 'Retaliation' Against Media Matters Over Fox News Probe
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's investigation into Media Matters, a liberal advocacy group that criticizes Fox News and Elon Musk's X, labeling it as 'retaliation'. The decision comes after Media Matters filed a lawsuit against the FTC over the investigation.
A federal judge has blocked an investigation by the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Media Matters, a liberal advocacy group that has targeted Fox News and Elon Musk's X in its campaigns. The FTC's investigation was deemed to be 'retaliation' by Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan. As a result of the block, the agency's actions are halted pending further review. The ruling may have implications for future investigations by the Trump administration against advocacy groups.
