Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reignited the debate over social media regulation, warning that if companies like Facebook and TikTok do not moderate their platforms, society will “lose total control.” Clinton’s comments were made during an appearance on CNN, where she called for federal action to address the growing concerns about online misinformation and harmful content.
Clinton argued that while some states like New York and California have taken steps to regulate social media — and silence the users on these platforms — these efforts are insufficient without federal support. “National action is needed,” she said, criticizing Congress for its inability to pass meaningful regulation.
One of Clinton’s main targets is Section 230, a law that shields social media companies from being held legally responsible for the content posted by users. She believes this law needs to be repealed, arguing that these platforms are no longer mere neutral forums for speech but influential media entities that must be held accountable.
“If platforms don’t moderate and monitor the content, we lose total control,” Clinton warned. She emphasized that this is not just a digital issue but one that affects real-life events and safety, particularly when it comes to misinformation.
Clinton also touched on her loss in the 2016 election to President Donald Trump. Still seething about her rejection by the American people, she suggested that “misinformation” played a role in her defeat. She has previously called for those who interfere in elections through “propaganda” to face legal consequences.
Supporters of Clinton’s stance argue that censorship is somehow necessary for the public good. Let’s put President Donald Trump in charge of it and see if they still feel the same way.