Morning Wire How the White House Censored Americans During Covid (& Got Caught) | 9.24.23
Sep 24, 2023
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford epidemiologist and plaintiff in Missouri v. Biden, dives into the Fifth Circuit Court's ruling on First Amendment violations by federal agencies pressuring social media during the pandemic. He critiques the government's censorship tactics, likening them to Orwellian tactics that suppress free speech and undermine public discourse. The discussion also highlights the chilling effect on scientific inquiry and the negative health impacts of misinformation, particularly on children during school closures.
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Censorship of COVID-19 Information
- Dr. Bhattacharya's posts, along with others', were censored on social media platforms.
- This was due to pressure from the White House, FBI, and CDC, revealed through depositions and emails.
Government Overreach
- The Fifth Circuit Court compared the White House's actions to those of the mob, specifically Al Capone.
- The district court likened them to Orwell's Ministry of Truth, highlighting the severity of the censorship.
Naive Faith in America
- Dr. Bhattacharya expresses his surprise at the government's actions, emphasizing the importance of free speech in American society.
- He maintains faith that America will eventually correct this overreach, citing historical examples of similar suppression.
