Staff Reports
The European Union is throwing a tantrum over Elon Musk’s decision to host an interview with former President Donald Trump on Twitter. It seems they’re more worried about what shade of red Trump might paint the digital landscape than about the issues facing their own continent. In a stark reminder of their chronic need to regulate every nook and cranny of life, the EU has decided to send Musk a letter, apparently believing that European citizens require a babysitter when it comes to engaging with political discourse.
Musk’s interview with Trump is poised to be a milestone, especially considering the former president’s massive following—88 million loyal supporters eager to tune in. Until now, Trump had chosen to stick with his own platform, Truth Social, which has all the appeal of a soggy biscuit. As the left prepares to throw a fit regarding “misinformation,” it’s hard not to chuckle at the audacity of their demands. Heavy-handed regulation is their comfort zone, and they’ve taken offense to anything that might electrify the political debate within their niche market of leftist-approved narratives.
With great audience comes greater responsibility #DSA
As there is a risk of amplification of potentially harmful content in 🇪🇺 in connection with events with major audience around the world, I sent this letter to @elonmusk
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— Thierry Breton (@ThierryBreton) August 12, 2024
In a response that could only have been penned by someone far removed from logic, the EU claims that any hint of “potentially harmful content” must be stamped out with extreme prejudice. It’s an unprecedented move aimed at regulating political talk across the pond, suggesting that European citizens are helplessly adrift unless EU officials hold their hands throughout a livestream. The message they send is crystal clear: Europeans are incapable of listening, interpreting, and forming independent opinions. If only they understood that freedom means dealing with ideas that don’t always align with their ever-persistent narrative.
The White House has decided to dip its toes into this ridiculous mess, with reporters asking if there would be any comments on the alleged “misinformation” likely to emerge from the interview. Misinformation has become the left’s favorite scare tactic; it’s a term twisted to mean “anything we don’t like.” One can only imagine how jittery they are about Trump’s return to the conversation when they might have to confront facts that challenge their cozy narrative.
As Trump prepares to face off against Musk, the real focal point for Americans should be the absurdity of regulation gone awry. It’s high time for the EU to look inwards and address their own problems instead of trying to meddle in the American political process. When Trump returns to the Oval Office, the first executive order ought to be a well-deserved sanction against the EU for their relentless overreach, setting a worthy precedent that political chatter is just that—political chatter. Tonight promises to be a wild ride, and the lately uptight Europeans might want to learn how to lighten up—unless they enjoy the taste of their own foot in their mouths.
