Morning Wire Release Of The Twitter Files | 12.5.22
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Dec 5, 2022 Elon Musk unveils Twitter's past censorship of the Hunter Biden laptop story, sparking heated political debate. An economic update reveals troubling inflation and job growth statistics. The struggle in the housing market adds to concerns about financial stability. Meanwhile, a Colorado graphic designer fights a law she claims violates her free speech rights, raising questions about artistic freedom and state regulations. The intricate dance between free expression and government intervention is explored in depth.
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Twitter Files Reveal Censorship
- Elon Musk released internal Twitter documents revealing the platform's censorship of the Hunter Biden laptop story.
- The documents show Twitter knew they had little basis for censoring the story and complied with Biden campaign censorship requests.
Key Figures in Twitter Censorship
- Twitter's general counsel during the censorship was James Baker, former FBI general counsel involved in the Trump-Russia allegations.
- Vidya Gade, the Twitter executive who censored the story, later advised the Department of Homeland Security on disinformation.
Differing Views on the Twitter Files
- Democrats and left-leaning media downplay the Twitter Files, claiming it was a private matter between private groups.
- Conservatives argue the DNC contains government members, raising First Amendment concerns regarding censorship.