Cruz Accuses FTC of ‘Collusion’ with EU on Tech Crackdown

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Ted Cruz is leveling serious accusations against the Federal Trade Commission, alleging the agency is actively ‘colluding’ with European Union officials to hamstring American tech giants. The Texas Republican fired off a letter to FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan demanding answers about the extent of the collaboration, claiming it’s a betrayal of US interests and a direct attack on Congressional authority.

Cruz isn’t mincing words. He argues the FTC is overstepping its bounds by assisting the EU in crafting regulations targeting companies like Meta, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok. He sees this as a power grab by foreign entities, aided and abetted by a rogue federal agency, and fears it will cripple the competitiveness of US firms on the global stage. The Senator is particularly concerned about the impact on the retirement savings of millions of Americans who have invested in these tech companies.

At the heart of the dispute are two new EU laws: the Digital Services Act (DSA) and the Digital Market Act (DMA). The DSA imposes strict content moderation rules, forcing platforms to police everything from hate speech to misinformation, with hefty fines for non-compliance. The DMA goes further, designating certain companies as ‘gatekeepers’ – essentially monopolies – and slapping them with a range of restrictions designed to curb their market power. Cruz believes these laws are inherently biased against American businesses.

“This isn’t about sensible regulation,” a source close to Cruz’s office told Grimy Times. “This is about the EU using its regulatory power to deliberately disadvantage US companies and prop up European competitors. And the FTC, instead of defending American interests, is handing them the tools to do it.” The Senator’s letter demands a full accounting of the FTC’s expenses related to the EU collaboration, as well as detailed records of all communications between the agency and its European counterparts, particularly from the FTC’s San Francisco office.

The DMA, in particular, has drawn Cruz’s ire. By labeling companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft as ‘gatekeepers,’ the EU is essentially dictating how they operate, imposing mandatory compliance costs, and limiting their ability to innovate. Cruz argues this creates an uneven playing field and puts American firms at a significant disadvantage. He’s demanding to know how the FTC justifies its involvement in a process he believes is inherently discriminatory.

Federal prosecutors are remaining tight-lipped about the allegations. The FTC has yet to respond to Cruz’s letter, but sources within the agency suggest they view the collaboration as a legitimate effort to address the growing power of Big Tech and promote fair competition. However, Cruz isn’t backing down. He vows to continue pressing the FTC for answers and is threatening to introduce legislation to limit the agency’s ability to engage in international regulatory agreements without Congressional approval. This fight is far from over.

The EU, predictably, isn’t taking Cruz’s accusations lying down. A spokesperson for the European Commission dismissed the claims as “baseless” and insisted the regulations are designed to benefit consumers, not discriminate against American companies. Meanwhile, Congressman James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, has signaled his support for Cruz’s inquiry, promising to launch his own investigation into the FTC’s activities.

The stakes are high. This isn’t just a bureaucratic squabble; it’s a clash of ideologies and a battle for control of the digital economy. As the EU’s regulations begin to take effect, the future of Big Tech – and the competitiveness of American businesses – hangs in the balance. The feds are caught in the middle, and Senator Cruz is determined to make sure they choose sides.