Biden-Harris Administration Exerted Pressure on Meta to Censor Free Speech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg disclosed that the Biden-Harris administration repeatedly pressured his company to censor free speech across its platforms. This admission, made in a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), highlights a troubling trend of government overreach in controlling the narrative, especially regarding COVID-19 content.

Zuckerberg’s letter details how, beginning in 2021, senior White House officials pushed Meta to suppress various posts, including humor and satire. The CEO admits that while Meta ultimately decided what content to take down, the relentless pressure from the administration led to significant frustration and regrettable decisions.

• Government Overreach: The Biden administration’s efforts to manipulate online discourse under the guise of public safety should alarm every American who values free speech.

• COVID-19 Censorship: Meta was repeatedly pressed to remove content that didn’t align with the administration’s narrative, even when it was clearly protected speech.

• Election Interference: Meta’s temporary demotion of a New York Post story about Hunter Biden’s laptop, based on false government claims, is a chilling example of how easily misinformation can be weaponized.

Zuckerberg acknowledged that Meta’s handling of the Hunter Biden story during the 2020 election was a mistake, stating, “It’s since been made clear that the reporting was not Russian disinformation, and in retrospect, we shouldn’t have demoted the story.” The company has since revised its policies to prevent similar incidents, pledging not to demote content while awaiting fact-checker reviews.

Moreover, Zuckerberg announced he would abstain from making political contributions during this election cycle, emphasizing his desire to remain neutral. This decision comes after accusations that his previous donations, which allegedly supported Democratic electoral infrastructure in 2020, were biased.

This revelation from Zuckerberg raises serious questions about the extent of government influence on social media platforms and the erosion of free speech under the current administration. As we approach the 2024 election, it's crucial for Americans to stay vigilant and demand accountability from both our tech giants and our government.

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