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#423 – Tulsi Gabbard: War, Politics, and the Military Industrial Complex

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Exploring Presidential Powers and the Anti-TikTok Bill

United States presidents possess significant powers, particularly in the military and war-related matters, including the ability to start or stop wars and make key decisions. The presidency is a position of considerable influence, yet some leaders may act from a fear of losing power rather than in the best interest of the nation. The anti-TikTok bill, though not directly mentioning TikTok, grants the president the authority to determine acceptable platforms for free speech. The bill allows the executive branch to identify foreign adversaries and potentially ban social media platforms with foreign ownership or influence from operating in the US, even extending to individuals with financial ties to such platforms.

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