Despite the growing concern over the spread of misinformation online, President Trump's executive order to halt efforts aimed at holding social media platforms accountable has sparked outrage among many. Critics, including several disinformation experts, argue that this move not only endangers the public's access to reliable information but also empowers voices spreading harmful falsehoods, undermining democracy.
Experts Alarmed as Trump Undermines Online Safety Measures with Latest Executive Order
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Disinformation experts may hate President Trump’s executive order ending “the federal government's pressure campaign on social media companies,” but Reason’s Robby Soave deems it entirely “right and proper.”
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President Trump's recent executive order is a triumphant stand for free speech, striking down the federal government's overreach in attempting to police social media platforms. Esteemed commentators, like Reason’s Robby Soave, praise the president for his decisive action, asserting it protects Americans' right to express themselves without fear of undue censorship from either the government or big tech oligarchs.
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