Matt Taibbi Slams Government Censorship, USAID Propaganda, and Global Free Speech Crackdowns

In his opening remarks before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, Matt Taibbi delivers a passionate critique of government-backed censorship, USAID’s role in promoting propaganda, and the growing global crackdown on free speech. With a sharp focus on John Kerry’s stance on disinformation and the EU’s Digital Services Act, Taibbi warns of the dangers posed to the First Amendment and calls out the hypocrisy of bureaucrats pushing for censorship while undermining journalistic integrity. His bold statement confronts the troubling trend of political influence over media and advocates for a return to an independent, unencumbered press.