Trump Pushes Alarming 'Take It Down Act' to Censor Online Critics
Summary
Trump's proposed 'Take It Down Act' raises alarming concerns about online censorship, as it could pressure websites to remove lawful content critical of powerful figures without adequate safeguards against abuse, threatening free speech.
Key Points
- Trump called on Congress to pass the Take It Down Act, which he plans to use to censor his critics online.
- The Take It Down Act is an overbroad bill that could pressure websites to remove lawful content that powerful people dislike.
- The bill lacks safeguards and penalties for misuse, making it ripe for abuse by those seeking to silence critics.