After TG CEO's arrest, Vindman warns Elon: Platforms must "take responsibility"

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman issued a warning to Elon Musk after TG CEO Pavel Durov was detained in France. Durov was arrested for allegedly failing to effectively curb criminal activity on the messaging app.

Vindman, who is known for playing a key role in Trump's impeachment trial, told X that Musk could face similar consequences. He noted: "The public's tolerance for false information and malicious behavior on the platform is decreasing, and calls for accountability are growing. Musk should be worried about this."

The remarks sparked a fierce backlash, with many tech leaders and free speech supporters seeing Durov's arrest as a threat to online freedom. Elon Musk himself said the arrest marked the arrival of "dangerous times" and used the hashtag FreePavel. #杰克逊霍尔年会