Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of the social media platform X, has accused the European Commission of trying to make an "illegal secret deal" regarding compliance with new EU rules to combat online misinformation. The Commission has charged X, formerly known as Twitter, with breaching elements of the Digital Services Act (DSA). Musk claimed that the Commission offered a secret deal for X to censor speech without informing the public in exchange for avoiding fines. Musk has vowed to take legal action and expose the truth in court. The DSA, implemented in February, holds platforms responsible for removing harmful content. The Commission found X's verification system misleading and subject to abuse by malicious actors. This confrontation between Musk and the Commission highlights the ongoing battle over online transparency and accountability.