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Caitlin Johnstone: A Charlie Kirk Ministry of Truth
The proposed “Charlie Kirk Act” would give the U.S. government sweeping new powers to decide what does and does not constitute propaganda and untruth…
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Citizen Urges Trump to Reintroduce Media Accountability Law to Combat Misinformation
A concerned citizen, identified as Elly May on social media, has issued a direct appeal to former President Donald Trump and his administration, advocating for the reintroduction of legislation aimed at holding news corporations and content creators accountable for disseminating misinformation. In a video widely shared online, May urges the implementation of a new law, potentially dubbed the 'Charlie Kirk Act,' which would mirror the principles of the Smith-Mundt Act, reportedly repealed in 2013 under the Obama-Biden administration. May, who states she has voted for Trump three times, argues that the current media landscape, characterized by what she describes as 'constant lies and propaganda,' has fostered 'chaos, hatred, division, and anarchy' across the United States. She claims that this environment has even led to the loss of a man's life, though specific details were not provided in her message. The advocate emphasized the critical need for journalists and content creators to uphold integrity and truth, suggesting that severe financial penalties should be imposed on entities found to be spreading falsehoods, potentially leading to their bankruptcy. She stressed that while opinions are permissible, they must be clearly identified as such, rather than presented as facts. May concluded her appeal by stating that the spread of misinformation is a 'dangerous path' that must end, calling for accountability from all news sources, regardless of their political alignment.
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Trump Promotes A “Charlie Kirk Act” To Establish A Ministry Of Truth
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