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Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has decided to take matters into his own hands regarding Big Tech’s apparent war on conservatives. After facing pushback from some members of his own party about granting him unilateral power to subpoena tech titans, Cruz is ready to flex his muscles and force the testimony of a communications company he deems a villain in this digital drama. Say hello to Bonterra, a firm that Cruz accuses of cutting ties with conservative organizations faster than you can say “cancel culture.”
In a move that could leave some shaking their heads, Cruz took to social media to announce he plans to subpoena Bonterra. He’s been eyeing this corporation for quite some time and justifiably so—after all, they broke off from a conservative women’s group, which Cruz argues highlights a larger problem of Big Tech using their terms of service as a sword against any dissenting views. Cruz has hit the nail on the head, claiming these companies are systematically silencing conservatives on platforms they rely on to communicate and organize.
NEW FROM ME: @TedCruz is going after Bonterra, the company who cut off service to conservative women's group @IWF claiming it engaged in hate speech.
Cruz informed Bonterra that it will be subpoenaed for all communication with third parties that may have urged it to take action. pic.twitter.com/zaslL4VHuS
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) February 25, 2025
The irony is rich as Cruz has continued to fight tooth and nail to gain the power to issue subpoenas without needing to beg for approval from the entire committee. No one likes red tape, especially when it comes to a crucial matter like protecting free speech. Instead of working together harmoniously, his colleagues are entangled in conversations about handing him more authority. Imagine that—Republicans debating how best to handle an issue that directly affects their base, while Cruz is ready to charge in like a knight in shining armor.
Additionally, Cruz is not stopping at just Bonterra. He has a whole bag of strategies aimed at taming the tech overlords. One proposal, for instance, would restrict social media use for those under thirteen, probably because even kids should not have to deal with the social media minefield. Yet, despite his proactive stance, Cruz faced setbacks last month when some Trump administration insiders braked on an effort to implement changes to social media regulation. Apparently, keeping kids from scrolling endlessly isn’t as easy as convincing the GOP to stand behind Cruz on this mission.
Meanwhile, Cruz is keeping his focus sharp, taking steps to subpoena the Massachusetts Port Authority. Why? Because the handling of migrants at Logan International Airport deserves scrutiny as far as he’s concerned. With echoes of Trump’s strong border policies resonating in the background, it seems Cruz is determined to ensure accountability for the chaos that has ensued under the Biden administration’s lackluster immigration strategy. Clearly, Cruz is on a mission to battle the so-called recklessness he associates with current leadership while trying to regain control over the conversation—especially when it comes to the glaring issues plaguing the country today.
