The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1623 - The Twitter Files
Dec 5, 2022
Revelations from the Twitter files shed light on the suppression of the Hunter Biden story before the 2020 election. The backlash against journalist Matt Taibbi and Elon Musk highlights the complexities of media integrity. The implications of political influence on content moderation spark debates about free speech. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's provocative comments stir discussions about constitutional loyalty among Republicans. As the 2024 campaign unfolds, the media's role in shaping narratives becomes a focal point in the political landscape.
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Hunter Biden Laptop Suppression
- The New York Post published the Hunter Biden laptop story, revealing compromising information.
- Social media suppressed the story, prompting accusations of election interference.
Twitter's Political Bias
- Twitter's middle management, overwhelmingly left-leaning, had a close relationship with the Democratic Party.
- This allowed Democrats greater access to tools for content moderation.
Justification for Suppression
- Twitter used the "hacked materials" policy to justify suppressing the Hunter Biden story, despite lacking evidence.
- Internal communications reveal confusion and acknowledgment that the justification was weak.