(A former FTC policy director described that lawsuit as a hideous joke toRolling Stone.)

X did not respond to a request for comment about this legal strategy.

A court deputy for OConnor did not respond to a request for comment.

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - MAY 6: Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute’s Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. The 27th annual global conference explores various topics, from the rise of generative AI to electric vehicle trends and features participants, soccer star David Beckham and actor Ashton Kutcher. (Photo by Apu Gomes/Getty Images)

Elon Musk, owner of X, in Beverly Hills, California.Getty Images

And theres not much a friendly judge can do about that.