Trump FTC’s Targeting Of Progressive Media Watchdog Fizzles
Media Matters sued the agency over its investigation, alleging retaliation for its reporting on X.
The Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to target a progressive media watchdog have completely fizzled, according to a Monday press statement from Media Matters For America.
For months, Media Matters has been embroiled in a legal battle with the FTC over the agency’s investigation into the group. Media Matters has described the probe as retribution for its scrutiny of extremist content on X.
As of Monday, the FTC has entered into a legal settlement with Media Matters, withdrawing its investigative demand and agreeing not to issue the same one again, the watchdog said. Media Matters described the outcome as “a complete and total victory.”
The FTC did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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