Imagine the uproar if Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez decided to question Elon Musk’s endorsement of Donald Trump on ExTwitter. The Republican reaction would be nothing short of apocalyptic, with cries of tyranny and abuse of power echoing through the halls of Congress. And, frankly, they’d have a point.
But here’s the kicker: Republicans have been pulling this stunt for years, and no one seems to care. They’ve dragged CEOs of major platforms into hearings, accusing them of “leftwing bias” in content moderation. The evidence? Nonexistent. Studies have shown that these platforms often bend over backwards to accommodate rule-breaking Trump supporters. Yet, the GOP has held multiple hearings, demanding answers for this so-called censorship of conservative speech.
This isn’t just hypocritical; it’s a direct attack on free speech. In one particularly egregious hearing, CEOs were even asked to disclose the political affiliations of their employees—a gross invasion of privacy. Meanwhile, the so-called free speech advocates remain conspicuously silent.
Now, Elon Musk, who once championed Twitter’s neutrality, has openly endorsed and promised to fund Donald Trump’s campaign. Where’s the outrage? Where are the hearings? If the tables were turned, and a progressive figure was doing the same, you can bet there’d be a congressional circus.
The selective outrage and blatant double standards are not just frustrating; they’re dangerous. They undermine the principles of free speech and fair play that should be the bedrock of our political discourse. It’s high time we call out this hypocrisy and demand accountability, regardless of political affiliation.
So, Jim Jordan, when’s that hearing on Elon’s ExTwitter bias? We’re waiting.