The Charlie Kirk Show Charlie's Global Free Speech Offensive
Oct 31, 2025
Sarah Rogers, the Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy, shares her insights on promoting American free speech values internationally. She critiques rising censorship in Europe, discussing specific cases and their implications for justice and debate. Rogers emphasizes that free speech is a national security issue, impacting American companies and innovation. She also announces a partnership with Turning Point USA to advance these ideals globally, shedding light on the proactive role of public diplomacy in fostering democratic values.
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Public Diplomacy Reimagined For The Digital Age
- Public diplomacy now targets foreign publics in a networked online environment rather than just governments.
- Sarah Rogers frames America's core export as free speech under an "America First" diplomacy.
European Safetyism Threatens Free Expression
- European speech regimes often criminalize harsh criticism in ways Americans find shocking.
- Rogers contrasts German and UK cases to show how foreign "safetyism" in speech undermines basic liberties.
Clear Boundary Between Violence And Speech
- The bright legal line is between political violence and political speech.
- Rogers stresses opposing groups that use violence (like Antifa) preserves free speech for dissenters.