U.S. Fires Off a Free‑Speech Fire‑Alarm for Sir Keir Starmer
When the U.S. administration warned Britain’s new leader over the “Online Safety Act,” it sounded a bit like a pop‑up that nobody wants to click away from.
Why the Heat is So Hot
President Trump’s tech‑savvy team has made it clear: “Free speech is one of our most cherished freedoms.” That flag‑rant statement was met with a sharp reply aimed at England’s prime‑minister, Sir Keir Starmer.
What the UK Just Rolled Out
Last week, the Starmer government rolled out the Online Safety Act, slapping verification barriers and age restrictions on thousands of sites—including the social media giants we all love.
Key Features at a Glance
- Age checks before you can post.
- Verification steps for verified accounts.
- More scrutiny of “content that could be harmful.”
U.S. Diplomatic Bureaucracy Steps In
U.S. officials kept a close eye on the UK’s new law marketplace, stating they were “monitoring with great interest and concern.” In an interview with The Telegraph, a State Department spokesperson echoed that the U.S. remains committed to protecting free expression.
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“President Trump has made it clear that free speech is one of our most cherished freedoms as Americans.” – U.S. State Department, as told to the media.
So, aside from the official jargon and legal fine‑print, the core takeaway is simple: the U.S. isn’t buying the Apple‑by‑Neon sign that the UK wants to glow any mighty safe‑herd, and the conversation’s getting a lot more electric.
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Cracking Down on Extra‑Territorial Censorship
We’ve taken sharp action against foreign actors who intrude on our companies and citizens by attempting to silence content beyond borders. Think of it as putting a strong lock on a door that shouldn’t be forced open by strangers.
US President’s Golf‑Scape Grumble
- During a leisurely swing at the Turnberry resort, President Trump laughed nervously when asked about the UK’s new “censor powers” that could potentially target his Truth Social platform.
- “I don’t think he’s going to censor my site because I say only good things,” he quipped, flashing a grin the size of a golf ball.
- He then jokingly demanded, “Please uncensor my site, Prime Minister” – prompting a quick reply from Stephen Starmer.
Starmer’s Calm Counter‑Punch
“We’re not censoring anyone,” Starmer reassured, waving off the idea that any suppression was happening. He also stressed that their safeguards focus on protecting children from harmful content, not on stabbing free speech with a metaphorical hammer.
“Free speech in this country has been for a very long time … we’re very proud of it … I don’t see that as a free speech issue,” he clarified, almost smugly, as if the debate was just a fluffy leaf swaying in the breeze.
Trump, in typical “two‑minute‑debrief” style, sighed, “I cannot imagine him censoring Truth Social,” and added, “I only say good things about him and his country, so if they censor me then you’re making a mistake.” The president’s rush to humor and to the heart of homeowners might just keep the gag from turning into a political cliffhanger.
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