US Attorney General Pam Bondi threatens to prosecute individuals using hate speech, amid a rising tide of conservative rhetoric and actions in the US.
Threats to Free Speech
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has warned that she will prosecute individuals who use “hate speech”. This statement comes amid rising tensions and polarization in the US.
Conservative Rhetoric Escalates
Stephen Miller, a key advisor to President Trump, has labeled the Democratic Party as an extremist organization focused on defending killers, gangsters, and terrorists. Meanwhile, President Trump has vowed to outlaw the anti-fascist movement, Antifa.
Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Death
The threats to free speech come in the aftermath of the death of Charlie Kirk, a far-right podcaster who was shot at a university meeting in Utah on September 10. There are reports of people being fired from their jobs for expressing joy at Kirk’s death online.
Government and Social Media Reaction
Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance have encouraged people to report colleagues who do not mourn Kirk’s death. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced plans to revoke visas for those who “celebrate” Kirk’s death.
