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Concerns are rising about the implications of Elon Musk's incendiary language and whether it reflects the views of the incoming Trump administration. If it does, serious questions may arise regarding the UK-US security partnership. Defense Secretary John Healy emphasized the strength of the UK-US relationship, particularly within the Five Eyes alliance, which includes Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. The critical issue is whether such a partnership can endure if the next president endorses Musk's views. The stance of Trump on this matter remains uncertain.

We have special relationships with our friends in the UK and some European allies. However, there have been infringements on free speech that affect not just the British, which is their business, but also American tech companies and citizens. This is something we'll discuss. We've had free speech for a long time in the UK, and it will continue. We wouldn't want to overreach with US citizens, and we don't. I'm very proud of our history of free speech in the UK.

Free speech isn't a free fall in Europe. There are two anti free speech movements that have coalesced. The U. S. Anti free speech movement began in higher education, then metastasized throughout the government. The Berlin World Forum followed the remarks of Vice President Vance on free speech, and the EU was red hot. Hillary Clinton was there, and she really fueled the anger. When Twitter was purchased by Elon Musk, she called on the EU to use the infamous Digital Services Act, which is one of the most anti free speech pieces of legislation in decades. And she called upon the EU to use the DSA to force the censorship of American citizens, force people like Musk to censor. After the World Forum, they further globalized this effort, threatening companies like ACTS with ruinous fines unless they resume censoring American citizens.

"Today's misinformation is always tomorrow's truth. It's always the government who wants to censor people who are critical of the government." "Europe is trying to police everyone and shake down American tech companies, which is exactly what the digital markets act looked like. That is what's at stake here, and that is not how our First Amendment works." "Everything our government here in The United States told us about COVID turned out to be false. If you criticize any of the things they initially told you, you had to be censored." "When Elon bought Twitter, now it's a place where the first amendment and free speech are right where they need to be." "The spillover effect it can have on, American content being seen by European users." "The answer to stupid speech, bad speech, and wrong speech is more speech." "the hallmark of Western culture is free expression." "There were 12,183 arrests for offensive post online." "Global Alliance for Responsible Media." "Disinformation governance board."

Germany's defense relies on American taxpayers, and we still have many troops stationed there. But will Americans keep footing the bill if you're jailed in Germany for a tweet? I doubt it. To our European friends: friendship means sharing values. But jailing people for wanting border security, rejecting election results, or silencing those you fear? That's not shared values.

We value our special relationship with the UK and our European allies. However, we are aware of infringements on free speech that impact not only the British but also American tech companies and, by extension, American citizens. We don't believe in censoring speech, but we must address serious issues like terrorism and child exploitation. I discussed this with the Vice President today, and we had a productive conversation. He is right to champion free speech. We also champion free speech in the UK. Regarding the measures we've taken, we are very mindful of ensuring they do not negatively impact US citizens.

Europe has changed dramatically, and there is no freedom of speech anymore. Pavlov, the head of Telegram, was removed from his airplane in France. Thierry Breton, chairman of the European Commission, allegedly threatened Elon Musk with criminal and civil prosecution if he interviewed Donald Trump live on X spaces. Brazil censored Twitter and other social media sites three weeks ago. This rise of censorship and totalitarianism is occurring worldwide. The only hope to prevent that in the U.S. is Donald Trump; otherwise, this is what will happen if Kamala gets in.

It's great to be back in Germany, a place I've always loved. My heart goes out to Munich after yesterday's attack; we're thinking of you and praying for you. We're here to talk about security, but the biggest threat to Europe isn't external, it's internal. It's the retreat from our shared values. We see European courts canceling elections and officials threatening to do the same. We need to live our democratic values, not just talk about them. I worry when I see the EU wanting to shut down social media or countries like Sweden punishing people for offending religious groups, or the UK prosecuting silent prayer. The Trump administration will defend your right to speak your mind. Don't be afraid of your own voters. Listen to them, even when you disagree. That's the magic of democracy.

Elon Musk's call to support the AFD in Germany is not due to ignorance of the party's implications; it serves a strategic purpose. By backing those who weaken Europe, Musk aligns with interests that oppose regulatory measures limiting their power. It's crucial to impose checks on such power to protect democracy. No business model should undermine democratic values. Europe must leverage its strength as the largest single market to counter those who seek to weaken it. We should not compromise with those who threaten our stability; instead, we must respond with strength. --- Elon Musk's call to support the AFD in Germany is not due to ignorance of the party's implications; it serves a strategic purpose. By backing those who weaken Europe, Musk aligns with interests that oppose regulatory measures limiting their power. It's crucial to impose checks on such power to protect democracy. No business model should undermine democratic values. Europe must leverage its strength as the largest single market to counter those who seek to weaken it. We should not compromise with those who threaten our stability; instead, we must respond with strength.

I disagree with the assertion that free speech was used to conduct the Nazi genocide. The genocide was carried out by an authoritarian regime that hated Jews and minorities; there was no free speech in Nazi Germany. The point of the speech in question was that there is an erosion of free speech and intolerance for opposing points of view within Europe. This is eroding the values that bind us together in this transatlantic union. Allies and partners should be able to speak frankly to one another in open forums without being offended. Many foreign ministers may not have agreed with the speech, but they continued to engage with us on issues that unite us. This forum is meant to invite people to give speeches, not to be a chorus where everyone is saying the same thing.

The speaker decries a foreign leader as the "woke right," saying he is censoring Americans on camera. He notes this leader runs a country of 9,000,000 people "totally dependent on our tax dollars to exist" and claims that anyone who opposes more aid to Israel or opposing war with Iran is not simply mistaken or wrong; "that person is a Nazi, part of the woke Reich, a Nazi." The only fix, he says, is "preventing Americans from hearing the other side." He adds, "we push congress to force a TikTok sale," with "TikTok" repeated. He presses, "we need to talk to Elon." He maintains, "Free speech is central to the entire idea of America," contrasting with the foreign leader who "is saying Americans don't have that right" and will pressure Elon Musk to censor x "because it bothers Israel?"

Power corrupts. “Power corrupts. We’ve seen that all across the world.” “Today’s misinformation is always tomorrow’s truth.” and “It’s always the government who wants to censor people who are critical of the government.” He contrasts US free speech with Europe’s clampdown, arguing that “When Elon bought Twitter, now it's a place where the first amendment and free speech are right where they need to be,” while Europe’s “Online Safety Act” and “EU’s Digital Services Act” aim to “shake down American tech companies,” a policy stance he says is “not how our First Amendment works.” He cites UK “12,183 arrests for offensive post online,” Heathrow detentions of a comedian, and Poland for “liking a video,” urging press transparency: “the answer to stupid speech, bad speech, and wrong speech is more speech,” and suggesting remedies: “highlight the facts out there, and you show how ridiculous it is,” plus trade talks and potential sanctions on Ofcom. He references the “disinformation governance board,” the “GARM” debate, and the spillover effect on American content.

It's great to be back in Germany. Our thoughts are with Munich after yesterday's attack. We're here to discuss security, but the biggest threat to Europe is internal: a retreat from shared values with the U.S. We see European courts canceling elections and officials threatening to do the same. We must live our democratic values, unlike those who censored dissidents during the Cold War. I see threats to free speech across Europe, including the UK, where silent prayer near abortion clinics is criminalized. The Trump administration will defend your right to speak freely. If your democracy can be destroyed by a few digital ads, it wasn't strong to begin with. We must engage in dialogue with all political leaders, even those with whom we disagree. Dismissing voters or shutting down media destroys democracy. We must address mass migration, a pressing challenge resulting from conscious political decisions. Don't be afraid to embrace what your people tell you, even when it's surprising.

We have special relationships with our friends in the UK and some European allies. However, there have been infringements on free speech that affect not just the British, which is their business, but also American tech companies and citizens, so that is something we will be discussing. We've had free speech for a very long time in the United Kingdom, and it will last for a very long time. We wouldn't want to reach across US citizens, and we don't, that's absolutely right. Speaking of free speech in the UK, I'm very proud of our history. We discussed what is so.

Transcript centers on Benjamin Netanyahu meddling in politics, attacking Americans over U.S. aid to Israel. Netanyahu is quoted: 'Talked about the woke right, and he said, I call it the woke reich.' He says, 'How do we fight back? Influencers' and 'the most important ones are social media,' adding, 'the most important purchase... is class Followers.' He mentions 'Five followers — TikTok' and 'Alex. X,' and insists, 'We have to talk to Elon. He's not an enemy. He's a friend.' The speaker notes it's unbelievable a foreign leader brags about censoring Americans to influence U.S. policy, claiming the aim is to push Congress to force a TikTok sale to curb speech because 'we think it's bad for us.' It is stated that 'The only reason we have free speech in United States right now is because of Elon Musk' and that 'Free speech is central to the idea of America.'

Should the Judiciary Committee be concerned if European law results in the censorship of Americans? Absolutely, especially after recent events. I shared information this morning on X about a judicial ruling in Europe asserting their right to censor. We're seeing similar trends in Australia, where authorities believe they should censor the entire global Internet of disfavored information. This is very disturbing and really makes you question our alliance with Europe.

They're not even pretending to such an extent that the prime minister of Israel goes on television to openly participate and meddle in internal American politics, taking sides, attacking people, Americans. I call it the woke reich. And secondly, we're gonna have to use the tools of battle and the most important ones are social media. Five followers. TikTok. TikTok. One. Number one. Oh, Alex. X. You know, so we have to talk to Elon. He's not an enemy. He's a friend. We should talk to him. We pushed congress to force a TikTok sale. The only reason we have free speech in The United States right now is because of Elon Musk. Free speech is central to the entire idea of America. This is not a sophisticated propaganda campaign. This is a brutal and brutish propaganda campaign where anyone who disagrees with anything is immediately slandered and smeared.

Innovation and creativity cannot be forced, much like thoughts and beliefs. Looking at Europe, it's concerning to see actions like EU commissars threatening to shut down social media for "hateful content," police raids for "anti-feminist" comments, and the conviction of a Christian activist for Quran burnings. Even more alarming is the UK, where a man was charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic, and Scotland warned citizens that private prayer within their homes could be illegal. Free speech is retreating across Europe. Ironically, the loudest voices for censorship sometimes come from my own country. The prior administration bullied social media companies to censor "misinformation," like the lab leak theory of the coronavirus. In Washington, under Donald Trump's leadership, we will defend your right to speak freely, even if we disagree with your views.

Germany's defense is subsidized by American taxpayers, who won't tolerate Americans being jailed in Germany for posting a "mean tweet." Friendship is based on shared values, which are absent when people are jailed for advocating border closures. Shared values are also absent when elections are canceled due to disliked results, as happened in Romania. Silencing and shutting up one's own people indicates a lack of shared values.

in the last twenty four hours, you locked the accounts and shut down the accounts of two guys, Nick Fuentes and Alex Jones. it's better if you unlock those accounts and let the guys be heard. censorship isn't good for America. It's antithetical to our culture. If you tell people they can't speak, that's when they scream. And if you tell people they can't scream, that's when they tear things down. free speech is a precondition for peace. There's a different category of saying that you may demonetize certain people. What I'm talking about is not a legal point. It's just a cultural point. because of who you are, you deserve not to be heard. restore the accounts of those guys, believe me, it will be a down payment on beginning to reunite this country.

The future of Western civilization is in the balance. In Europe, political opposition is being jailed and free speech is under assault. Republicans and conservatives believe the fundamental values and tenants of Western civilization that the country has been built on are under assault. The November election was the beginning of the pushback on that assault, but it's not over.

The speaker claims the European Union threatened Elon Musk with sanctions for airing an interview with Donald Trump. The speaker asserts this is offensive to democracy and freedom of speech. They accuse the EU of election interference by silencing a former president who is now a nominee for a major political party. The speaker contrasts this with the lack of outrage from the White House and the Harris campaign, questioning why Democrats aren't complaining about this alleged election interference.

**Speaker 2 (Michael Shellenberger):** Many of us were shocked by Vance's speech, but I think it's long overdue. Americans deeply value freedom of speech, and we question our alliance when European judges try to censor our speech and social media platforms. America is tired of being the world's police officer, and our patience is tested when Europe seems to turn against enlightenment values like free speech. The only solution to misinformation is accurate information through free debate. **Speaker 3 (Natalie Tucci):** I don't believe there has been an erosion of free speech in Europe, and I don't think what we heard from the US Vice President has much to do with free speech. Vance's rhetoric sounds like the Russian playbook, turning arguments about democracy on their head. His meeting with Alice Weidel suggests election interference and support for far-right parties, which could end liberal democracy and European integration.

The speaker discusses Elon Musk and his statements about Europe, noting that they had many comments previously because Musk was discussing Europe. They state, in repeating a previous position, that Europe and Germany guarantee freedom of speech, and that everyone can say what they want even if they are a billionaire. The speaker emphasizes that they do not accept any stance or behavior that supports extreme right positions, and they make a point to repeat this stance.

The Biden administration calls me a fascist, but liberal originally meant freedom. Now in Europe, it means you're an enemy of freedom. We're treated worse than Russia, yet we're a U.S. ally. The point of NATO shouldn't be to provoke war with Russia; it's a bad strategy because we can't beat them. Using the justice system against political opponents like what's happening in the U.S. is unimaginable in Hungary; that's what the communists did. Ukraine isn't winning; it's a lie. They'll run out of soldiers before Russia. The focus in Russia isn't freedom; it's keeping the country together. We can't beat them, and they won't give up. Killing Putin would be a mistake because anarchy in Russia is dangerous. If the U.S. wants peace, it can have it. Trump is the man who can save the West because his foreign policy was the best.