

Brief: MAGA’s Censorship Hypocrisy
7 snips Sep 27, 2025
MAGA congressman Clay Higgins recently demanded tech companies conform to his standards of acceptable speech, raising eyebrows about free speech hypocrisy. Hosts dive into Higgins' controversial history and his alarming social media threats against those celebrating political violence. They highlight the irony of his support for free speech legislation while pushing censorship. The discussion reveals broader trends of media control and pressures on tech platforms, pointing to an unsettling connection between government and corporate influence.
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Congressional Pressure On Tech CEOs
- Clay Higgins sent a formal letter on Congressional letterhead demanding platforms remove accounts that celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- The letter targeted CEOs including Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Jay Graber and sought bans beyond Section 230 protections.
Higgins's Controversial Backstory
- Derek and Julian trace Higgins's background as a former sheriff's deputy who rose to fame with provocative Crime Stopper videos.
- They list his controversies including slapping a handcuffed suspect and prior support for David Duke's campaign.
Hypocrisy On Free Speech
- Higgins claims societal limits on speech while having co-sponsored a 2023 bill protecting speech from government interference.
- This contradiction highlights MAGA's shifting stance on free speech when politically convenient.