Global Crackdown: How foreign censorship threatens American free speech

Elon Musk and Donald Trump will soon engage in a live conversation on X, prompting EU Commissioner Thierry Breton to warn of monitoring for potentially harmful content. The EU has already launched an investigation into X for failing to combat misinformation, with serious fines on the horizon.

As foreign authorities ramp up pressure on American social media, free speech advocates express concerns over compliance creating a "Brussels Effect." Critics argue that such regulations may suppress political discourse, leading platforms to censor more content to align with EU standards.

In Brazil, X faced a ban for not removing accounts linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro, highlighting the growing global challenges surrounding digital speech. U.S. lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the Biden administration's silence on foreign censorship efforts and are introducing legislation to protect the First Amendment rights of Americans.