Court slaps down Texas AG Ken Paxton’s bid to investigate watchdog over its reporting on Elon Musk

An appeals judge wrote that Paxton, a Republican and Trump ally, sought to retaliate against Media Matters for exercising its First Amendment rights.

by Sanford Nowlin May 30, 2025July 24, 2025

An appeals judge wrote that Paxton, a Republican and Trump ally, sought to retaliate against Media Matters for exercising its First Amendment rights.

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Assclown Alert: Tamping down on free speech to score political points with Texas AG Ken Paxton

Paxton announced his office is investigating watchdog group Media Matters for ‘potentially fraudulent activity’ after it reported on white supremacist content on the platform formerly known as Twitter.

by Sanford Nowlin November 30, 2023May 30, 2025

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Ken Paxton announces investigation of media group following Elon Musk’s lawsuit

After a report from Media Matters showed advertisements from major brands appeared next to antisemitic posts on X, the company sued the media watchdog group and its reporter. The Texas AG’s Office plans to investigate the nonprofit for potential fraud.