Hillary Clinton is calling for stronger regulation of social media, warning that failing to moderate platforms like Facebook and TikTok will lead to a loss of “total control” online content, something most assumed is none of the government’s business to begin with. During an interview with CNN’s Michael Smerconish, Clinton discussed the need for national regulations to stop “misinformation” and promote government-approved information — Clinton’s Bolshevik forefathers would be proud.
While states like California and New York have enacted their own social media regulations, Clinton emphasized that this approach is not enough. “We need national action,” she said, criticizing Congress for failing to address the issue on a federal level.
A significant part of Clinton’s argument involves repealing Section 230, the law that shields online platforms from being sued for content posted by users. Clinton believes that the protections granted by this law no longer make sense in today’s digital landscape, where platforms have become influential media outlets. The goal is obviously to open social media companies up to the lawfare currently being used against President Donald Trump to control and censor them as was done during the 2020 presidential election.
“If these companies don’t moderate and monitor their platforms, we lose total control,” Clinton warned. She stressed that the issue goes beyond the internet, with real-world consequences that could endanger public safety.
Clinton also reiterated her stance on election “misinformation,” citing her 2016 loss to President Donald Trump and continuing to blame the internet instead of the dislike Americans clearly have for the political pariah. She suggested that those responsible for spreading false information online should face legal consequences, as it can have serious effects on elections and public trust.
Critics argue that such regulation could stifle free speech, but Clinton’s supporters believe that’s a small price to pay for the power to shape reality.
