Staff Reports
The censorship circus in Washington is facing a reckoning, and the ringmaster might just be President-elect Trump’s fresh appointees. With the recent ruling from a federal judge that allows more legal digging into the tangled web of government and Big Tech censorship, the so-called “censorship cartel” might finally be on shaky ground. It turns out, the claims of misinformation suppression are no longer just hot air; they’re beginning to sound like a solid case, with evidence that could rival any good detective novel.
The legal fiasco began when several states—including Louisiana and Missouri—teamed up with censored medical professionals to take on the federal government, alleging they bullied Big Tech into silencing dissenting voices during the pandemic. While some might see this as just another partisan squabble, the reality is that evidence is piling up faster than the bureaucratic red tape. The judge in charge, who probably saw the SCOTUS denial as just a minor hiccup, now believes there’s a case worth pursuing; after all, the truth is always a little less comfortable for those in power.
'Censorship cartel' on its heels as Trump appointees, litigation crack open alleged conspiracy https://t.co/o2nnjzmtFJ
— John Solomon (@jsolomonReports) November 20, 2024
What’s particularly rich about this whole saga is the reported internal correspondence surfacing from heavyweights like Facebook. They allegedly admitted to censoring the lab-leak theory under pressure from the Biden administration, making one ponder if their board meetings resemble a scene straight out of “The Office.” Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg dances around accountability like he’s auditioning for a role as a puppet master on Broadway. The judge has pointed out that those in the government know exactly what’s going on and have gone to impressive lengths to cover their tracks, like teenagers cleaning their rooms before their parents come home.
Elon Musk, co-leader of a newly emboldened Department of Government Efficiency, has chimed in, suggesting that he’s not just trimming the sails of the administrative state but taking a chainsaw to its entire infrastructure. The Global Engagement Center has made the short list of targets, signaling that the administration is serious about clearing out the clutter of bureaucratic blockheads attempting to control the narrative.
In a twist that would make any political drama writer giddy, there’s even speculation surrounding Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a potential appointee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. This kind of back-and-forth reminds one of a soap opera, now featuring the resurgence of the very people the previous administration tried to sideline. One can only imagine how these dynamics will play out; will the censors scramble to keep their positions, or will they be tossed out onto the proverbial street?
As the censorship czars at Twitter, Facebook, and other tech giants squirm under scrutiny, the call for accountability is getting louder. Misusing Section 230 protections will no longer fly if these companies can’t demonstrate they’re acting in good faith. Democrats might want to hit the panic button, as their cozy relationship with Big Tech could come back to haunt them when the evidence is unfurled, leaving them standing in the spotlight with nowhere to hide.
