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The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to

Empower people sharing disinformation on social media

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What we know

This order claims to end federal government censorship and directs the Attorney General to investigate the Biden administration for its efforts to combat disinformation.

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Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship

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Pending Analysis
Formal Identifier

January 20, 2025

Anticipated Impact

This order does not alter anyone's First Amendment rights. The federal government is already prohibited from unconstitutionally abridging the free speech of any American citizen. This order claims that the Biden administration, in attempts to combat "misinformation," "disinformation," and "malinformation," instead unconstitutionally coerced social media companies to censor Americans' speech on online platforms. The order directs the Attorney General to consult with the heads of executive departments and agencies to "investigate the activities of the Federal Government over the last 4 years" for unconstitutional censorship and to prepare a report recommending "appropriate remedial actions" based on the report's findings.

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