FTC sought internal communications and journalist names from Musk-owned Twitter

THe Federal Trade Commission It was required that Elon Musk-owned Twitter released internal communications detailing billionaire purchase. Journalists were granted access to records within the company, as well as documents that have been newly revealed.

Twelve letters were sent by the FTC to Twitter, asking for information about Musk and journalists who are involved in the investigation. Twitter FilesThe interim report, released Tuesday night by the Select Subcommittee of the Warization of the Federal Government and controlled by the Republican House Majority, stated that the number is.

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These letters contained more than 350 demands for the company. The Republicans claimed that the Republicans were being driven by Lina Khan, FTC Chairwoman.

“There is no logical reason, for example, why the FTC needs to know the identities of journalists engaging with Twitter,” The Republican report said. “There is no logical reason why the FTC, on the basis of user privacy, needs to analyze all of Twitter’s personnel decisions. And there is no logical reason why the FTC needs every single internal Twitter communication about Elon Musk.”

FTC wanted information on what reporters requested. “relating to Elon Musk,” Information on whether Twitter had sold office equipment. Documentation about when Twitter developed the idea of Twitter Blue Premium Service.

After Musk was fired, the inquiries were sent. thousands of staff From the company. This concern led to the FTC becoming concerned about the ability of Twitter to adhere to a May 2022 Security breaches: $150 Million Settlement

“A shameful case of weaponization of a government agency for political purposes and suppression of the truth!” Musk tweeted In response to Tuesday’s release of letters from the committee.