Trump Signs Executive Order to End Government Labeling of Speech as Misinformation, Saving Free Speech
Jan 23, 2025, 04:23 PM
President Donald Trump announced at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that the U.S. government will no longer label the speech of its citizens as 'misinformation' or 'disinformation.' Trump emphasized that these terms are favored by censors and those who aim to halt the free exchange of ideas and progress. He claimed that his administration has saved free speech in America 'strongly,' stating that on his first day in office, he signed an executive order to stop all government censorship. Trump's remarks were made via a video call to the WEF.
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