Stop Politically Motivated Attacks on Media Watchdogs

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into Media Matters for America months after the group exposed major brands advertising alongside hate speech on Elon Musk’s X (formerly known as Twitter). This reporting prompted advertiser boycotts and a retaliatory lawsuit from Musk himself.

Now, the FTC probe appears to be a politically charged effort to punish Media Matters for doing its job: holding powerful platforms accountable. If government agencies are used to intimidate watchdog organizations, it sets a chilling precedent for press freedom and public transparency.

This isn’t about politics — it’s about the right to investigate, criticize, and expose without fear of retaliation from billionaires or the government. Add your name to demand the FTC respect the First Amendment and end politically motivated investigations targeting media watchdogs. Democracy depends on a free press.