[Official] Censorship from governmental actors thread

Sec. 2. Policy. It is the policy of the United States to: (a) secure the right of the American people to engage in constitutionally protected speech;

(b) ensure that no Federal Government officer, employee, or agent engages in or facilitates any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen;

(c) ensure that no taxpayer resources are used to engage in or facilitate any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen; and

(d) identify and take appropriate action to correct past misconduct by the Federal Government related to censorship of protected speech.

Sec. 3. Ending Censorship of Protected Speech. (a) No Federal department, agency, entity, officer, employee, or agent may act or use any Federal resources in a manner contrary to section 2 of this order.
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I’m curious how Trump would define “the American people” here. And he talks about “constitutionally protected speech”, but then why does the EO specifically refer to American “citizens”, as if the Constitution only pertains to them?

These points seem especially relevant given the Trump administration’s efforts to limit who counts as a citizen and otherizing foreign nationals.

 

@Os Trigonum ..isn't it true that a lot of libertarians and fascists want to portray basic rights like due process as only reserved for citizens and not any people within the borders of the US even though that's what the Constitution says?
Do you agree with that?

 

Its worrisome given the fascist/libertarian movement has routinely used the argument that someone is a non citizen to violate their bill of rights like denying due process. You were defending Gitmo right? So the precedent makes it worrisome.

 

Like Hitler, Putin, and the other dictator types, Trump wants to control what the news and media say, Trump wants to have control over all news and media, to make them report only the stories he wants the people to hear and believe. He wants to punish, censor, or punish anyone daring to tell the public what he wants to keep hidden.

True free-speech emergency’: alarm over Trump’s ‘chilling’ attacks on media

Warning comes as FCC, chaired by Trump ally and Project 2025 author, orders investigations into US media groups

“The first amendment exists to stop the government from shutting down speech it doesn’t like. A weaponized FCC is trying to do exactly that. The FCC chairman is weaponizing the power of the agency President Trump appointed him to lead, in order to go after the president’s perceived enemies and chill critical coverage,” Aaron said.

“The government should never interfere with such editorial decisions or news content. Yet the FCC has sent threatening letters and launched investigations over editorial decision-making, reporting on law-enforcement activities, and basic factchecking. This is chilling and dangerous.”


https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/24/trump-free-speech-media-attack

 

This boomer was posting articles claiming the government flagging medical disinformation posts and asking the social media team to take them down was "weaponization." The government never threatened the corporations with doj prosecution. The government never threatened to halt mergers if they didn't. They never sent the posts to their employers to get them fired.

Trumps FCC is demanding corporations to capitulate to their whelms or else they wont get mergers approved. His FCC threatened ABC if they didnt fire Kimmel or take actions.

The reason why I call you a moron is bcz you're a disingenuous hack who believes in nothing other than cheerleadering for conservatives.

 

The supreme court already stated the biden admin didnt "press" Google to do anything and there was never any threats displayed but of course you have to spin propaganda for Trump.

You continue to embarrass yourself every day

 

Google just said they did... and the fact that the account were disabled tells you all you need to know. The Democrats have a long standing track record of censorship and de-platforming Republicans. President Trump was removed from social media at the behest of Democrats. Surely you aren't denying this, are you? Wow, if so.

 

Yeah cuz Google is trying to get the doj to drop its latest appeal to the verdict in the antitrust lawsuit the biden admin won against them. Youre too dumb to understand how corporations function. The supreme court already ruled on the facts

 

You are 100% wrong. It's shocking to me that you would look past decades of Democrat censorship and de-platforming and think that they didn't do it this time. How naive can one possibly be? And on top of that you are accusing the Chief Counsel of Google of lying to members of the House Judiciary Committee.

Remember, when you lash out and insult people, you have lost. You've also made yourself look small. And that's why people struggle to take you seriously... I continue to believe your mental health journey will be best served by a 1-week suspension. A reset that can allow you to come back with more clear thinking and less frustration/hostility.


GOOD DAY

 

Wrong. Democratic party through the government did not censor anyone. Bidens FCC did not threaten anyone with consequences if they did not follow through. Your opinion doesnt matter cuz the supreme court already ruled on the facts.

Yeah the chief council of Google only job is to help Google in any way possible. He doesnt give a **** about the truth or lie. Its funny you think you're making a point here but you arent

 

Anyone who reads this thread and looks at your position from 3 years ago to what it is now can automatically assume you're a dumbass. Its just wild you dont realize this yourself

 

The chief council of Google? Is this him?



Amigo, you can't even spell and you are giving us these profanity-laced, low-information rants... lecturing us in how corporations work and sticking your head in the sand to the Democratic censorship and corrupt activity. You'll have to forgive us for not taking you seriously. Again, I urge you to take a 1-week suspension to get your mental health leveled up. I'm concerned for your well being. Things do not look good!


GOOD DAY