Freedom of speech is from the Constitution not 'Facebook's Oversight Board,' RNC says of Trump ban
Fox News
Morgan Phillips
May 5, 2021
"The Republican National Committee slammed Facebook as 'an extension of the left’s woke mob' after the company's oversight board upheld a ban on President Trump.
"'We’ve known for multiple cycles that Facebook, Twitter and Big Tech have become an extension of the left’s woke mob. The First Amendment and our freedom of speech is a right granted to all Americans from the Constitution, not from Facebook’s ‘Oversight Board,' RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement to Fox News.
"'If Big Tech can ban a former President, what’s to stop them from silencing the American people next?' she added.
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"The board gave Facebook six months to review the 'arbitrary' indefinite ban, saying in a tweet that the company 'violated its own rules.'
"'Facebook cannot make up the rules as it goes, and anyone concerned about its power should be concerned about allowing this,' the board said in a statement. 'Having clear rules that apply to all users and Facebook is essential for ensuring the company treats users fairly.'
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"Facebook said it will 'now consider the board's decision and determine an action that is clear and proportionate.'”
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