Musk calls search of X's Paris offices a 'political attack'; prosecutors summon him for questioning

…political attack

Elon Musk · X post · 3 Feb 2026

What he said or did

After French investigators searched X's Paris offices, Musk described the action as a political attack. X said it will not be intimidated.

Background

The Paris prosecutor's investigation, opened in January 2025 over X's recommendation algorithm and data collection, was widened to cover AI-generated sexual images and Holocaust denial content. Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino were summoned for voluntary interviews on 20 April 2026.

Official response

Prosecutors said the investigation aims to ensure X complies with French law.

What happened next

Musk did not appear on 20 April 2026; prosecutors said his absence would not halt the case (The Record).

Sources

CBS News
3 Feb 2026
LIGA.net
4 Feb 2026
The Record
20 Apr 2026

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