Media Matters layoffs blamed on Elon Musk

Liberal watchdog Media Matters fired at least a dozen staffers, blaming owner Elon Musk for the cuts amid a legal assault and shifting media landscape. Musk sued Media Matters for defamation, leading to federal probes. Layoffs triggered by need for sustainability and effectiveness in the face of legal challenges and industry changes. Other liberal outlets like NowThis and The Intercept have also faced layoffs.