It’s about time someone in Washington stood up for Americans being harassed for simply speaking freely.
For years now, we’ve watched Western democracies, yes, the same ones our leaders love to call our “closest allies,” drift into full-blown authoritarianism. Think about it: in the UK, you can be arrested for a meme. And technically, the same thing can happen in the US; just ask Douglass Mackey, who was tried and convicted for sharing a satirical anti-Hillary meme back in 2016.
Rubio just put anti-free speech foreign countries on notice. Things are about to change big time…
NSW Premier Chris Minns explains clearly and succinctly why we don’t have free speech in Australia: to protect the “multiculturalism” that is being imposed on us whether we like it or not. If Chinese communists invaded Australia, why would the US come to our defence? pic.twitter.com/o3FPIbQUtX
— Fred Pawle (@FredPawle) March 2, 2025
But countries like Brazil, China, and a laundry list across Europe are really cranking the draconian nonsense into high gear. In many of these places, if you misgender someone, question immigration, or say the wrong thing online, you could be fined or even thrown in jail.
Just look at these headlines from the UK:
And speaking of Europe, JD Vance was one of the first powerful voices to call out the EU, especially the UK. His speech to the smug, woke elites dropped jaws across the continent, but it also had plenty of everyday Europeans standing up and cheering.
Thank you, Mr Vice President, for being the only politician looking in and speaking up for us. In front of the world, JD Vance absolutely roasts the UK for its attacks on British citizens and its war on our liberty and free speech. Right now, I so wish we were part of the USA. pic.twitter.com/DKsBaQWd74
— Rush (@exRAF_Al) February 14, 2025
Meanwhile, American citizens are being targeted by these foreign regimes simply for exercising free speech, something that, in this country, is supposed to be a constitutional right. Of course, some would argue we’ve already trampled that here, too.
President Trump isn’t taking this lightly. He knows that if our so-called allies in Europe, South America, and elsewhere are allowed to keep silencing Americans for speaking freely, the rest of the world won’t be far behind. That’s why he’s already putting a plan into motion.
With Team Trump back in office, there’s hope. And now, another powerful voice is stepping up and dropping the gauntlet on the woke EU and other nations who are crushing free speech. There’s a new sheriff in town, and things are about to change in a big way.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dropped a policy shift that will shake up the entire US visa system. Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy that’s aimed directly at foreign officials and individuals who harass, censor, or punish US citizens for what they say or believe. Whether it’s a Latin American thug regime jailing dissidents or a Eurocrat punishing Americans for so-called “hate speech,” the message is perfectly clear: violate our people’s rights, and you’re no longer welcome here. According to Rubio, the days of letting these censorship bullies waltz through customs with diplomatic immunity and a wink are over. Secretary of State Rubio:For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign officials and persons who are complicit in censoring Americans. Free speech is essential to the American way of life – a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority. Foreigners who work to undermine the rights of Americans should not enjoy the privilege of traveling to our country. Whether in Latin America, Europe, or elsewhere, the days of passive treatment for those who work to undermine the rights of Americans are over.
