Morning Wire RFK’s Censorship Testimony & California Book Battle | 7.21.23
Jul 21, 2023
Robert Kennedy Jr. takes the stand to discuss censorship and the growing divide within the Democratic Party. The conversation dives into the rising number of immigrants and the challenges local communities face as they adapt to new policies. Tensions escalate in California over a controversial school curriculum that aims to include LGBT content, sparking a fierce debate among parents and officials. The episode captures the intersection of immigration, education, and free speech in today's heated political landscape.
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RFK Jr. Censorship Testimony
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
- He discussed alleged censorship of his views on COVID vaccine side effects.
White House Request to Censor Kennedy
- Jim Jordan read an email from a White House official requesting Twitter to remove Kennedy's post.
- Kennedy's post questioned the timing of Hank Aaron's death after receiving the COVID vaccine.
Democrats' Justification for Censorship
- Democrats argued that Kennedy's alleged misinformation justified censorship.
- They cited his statements on vaccines as evidence of dangerous rhetoric.