Under Siege From Trump and Musk, a Top Liberal Group Falls Into Crisis

Angelo Carusone, the president of Media Matters, at his office in 2019. The liberal advocacy group has been hobbled by a legal onslaught from Elon Musk and investigations by President Trump’s Federal Trade Commission and Republican state attorneys general.Credit...Gabriella Demczuk

By Kenneth P. VogelKate Conger and Ryan Mac
Kenneth P. Vogel reported from Washington, Kate Conger from San Francisco and Ryan Mac from Los Angeles.

July 25, 2025

Media Matters, a nonprofit group that has played a key role in liberal politics, is struggling to withstand months of legal assaults by President Trump’s allies, offering a glimpse of what might be in store for even well-funded targets of his retribution campaigns.

The organization, which is funded by some of the Democratic Party’s biggest donors, has racked up about $15 million in legal fees over the past 20 months to defend itself against lawsuits by Elon Musk, in addition to investigations by Mr. Trump’s Federal Trade Commission and Republican state attorneys general.

The group has slashed the size of its staff and scrambled to raise more cash from skittish donors, according to documents and interviews with 11 people familiar with the organization’s fight to survive.

That might not be enough. Media Matters tried to settle with Mr. Musk by offering concessions, but the sides were far apart and talks fizzled. Even when the group has triumphed in court, Mr. Musk has appealed or filed new cases elsewhere. As a last resort, it has considered shuttering, according to interviews and an internal document.
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Media Matters for America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to monitoring, analyzing, and correcting misinformation in the U.S. media. Founded in 2004 by David Brock, it aims to hold media outlets accountable for spreading false or misleading information. Media Matters focuses on a wide range of issues, from politics to social justice, ensuring that the public receives accurate and unbiased news. The organization uses a variety of methods, including research reports, fact-checking, and public campaigns, to achieve its goals. Media Matters has become a significant player in the media landscape, often cited by journalists, policymakers, and educators.
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