Morning Wire Facebook Censorship Admission & Election Integrity Battles | 8.28.24
Aug 28, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg reveals that the Biden Administration pressured Facebook to censor content during the pandemic, sparking debates on government and tech relationships. Republicans are fighting back with election integrity lawsuits in Michigan and North Carolina, raising concerns about public trust. The ongoing border crisis is also examined, with a stark increase in illegal crossings influencing political dialogue. Expect sharp contrasts between Trump and Harris on immigration policies as the election approaches.
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Facebook Censorship
- Mark Zuckerberg admitted the Biden administration pressured Facebook to censor content.
- This confirms suspicions and highlights potential government overreach.
Zuckerberg's Admissions
- Zuckerberg's admission of censorship and regret over suppressing the Hunter Biden laptop story is significant.
- It suggests potential political influence on content moderation decisions.
RNC Lawsuit in Michigan
- The RNC is suing Detroit for allegedly refusing to hire equal numbers of Republican and Democrat poll workers.
- Michigan law requires an equal number from each major party.