The Moynihan Report Trump & Free Speech - The Moynihan Report LIVE at Village Underground
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May 9, 2025 
Nico Perrino, from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Lee Rowland of the National Coalition Against Censorship, New York Post's David Kaufman, and Manhattan Institute's Charles Fain Lehman engage in a lively discussion about free speech under the Trump administration. They tackle complex topics such as the balance between civil liberties and community safety, the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives on free expression, and the legal challenges surrounding speech rights for immigrants. The conversation is both illuminating and entertaining!
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Jews' Duty to Defend Civil Liberties
- David Kaufman argues Jews should not be obligated to defend civil liberties of individuals affiliated with groups that threaten Jewish lives.
- This reflects a tension between community self-preservation and universal free speech advocacy.
Limits of Free Speech Solidarity
- Charles Fain Lehman sees defending the rights of those hostile to Jewish people as potentially suicidal.
- He rejects the idea that Jews must defend such individuals' civil liberties.
Free Speech for Non-Citizens
- Nico Perrino emphasizes that free speech protections apply to non-citizens under U.S. jurisdiction.
- He stresses rights are inherent and not granted by the government.