The News Agents - USA How Trump's free speech crackdown is angering the Right
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Sep 17, 2025 Anthony Gardner, former US Ambassador to the EU, shares insights on the escalating rhetoric surrounding free speech in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing. He discusses the tools the White House might use to silence dissent while revealing contradictions in their stance on free speech. Stan Aaron, an independent journalist, delves into the intriguing world of online meme culture, explaining the significance of bullet inscriptions linked to far-right messaging and the context behind them. Their conversations unravel how political discourse and extremist narratives intertwine in today's America.
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Politicizing A Tragedy Risks Free Speech
- The Trump administration is framing Charlie Kirk's murder as justification to crack down on "domestic terror" and speech.
- That push risks targeting free speech and constitutional protections rather than addressing root causes.
Even The Right Pushes Back On Hate-Speech Crackdown
- Pam Bondi's talk of going after "hate speech" alarmed both left and right because hate speech isn't a US crime.
- Tucker Carlson publicly challenged the Attorney General, showing conservative unease with curbing speech.
Alleged Killer Confessed In Texts
- Prosecutors say Tyler Robinson texted his roommate confessing to killing Charlie Kirk and blaming "his hatred."
- The texts also show Robinson fretted about returning the rifle to his family to avoid detection.