The US State Department has imposed visa sanctions on several individuals, including a former top EU official, Thierry Breton, and employees from organizations fighting disinformation, citing alleged censorship efforts that oppress American viewpoints. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused them of leading organized efforts to suppress opposing views on American platforms. The sanctions are part of the Trump administration’s broader criticism of European regulations affecting digital platforms and their implications for free speech. The targeted individuals include the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, Imran Ahmed, and Clare Melford, the CEO of the Global Disinformation Index. Rubio emphasized that these actions have “potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States.” Multiple organizations and officials have described the sanctions as an infringement on free speech, with calls for further actions against similar foreign entities. Overall, the sanctions reflect an escalating conflict over content moderation and disinformation management between the US and Europe.
Sanctions Target Former EU Official and Disinformation Group Leaders for Censorship
By xpectafight
