A $140 million fine imposed on Elon Musk's social media platform by the European Union has drawn sharp criticism from American officials, highlighting growing ideological and strategic divides between the U.S. and Europe.

Billionaire entrepreneur Musk, once aligned with President Trump, condemned the EU decision, calling for its abolition. American officials, including Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau and others, view the penalty as an attack on U.S. interests and indicative of European bias against U.S. tech firms.

Landau's comments emphasize the inconsistency between EU's regulatory actions and NATO's alleged foundational role in mutual security. As transatlantic tensions rise, these events spotlight shifting dynamics within international alliances.

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