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“If We Don’t Have Free Speech, Then We Just Don’t Have a Free Country”

During the 2024 campaign, Donald Trump positioned himself as a champion of free speech, countering his previous criticisms of the media. In his second Inaugural Address on January 20, 2025, he pledged to reverse actions he deemed unconstitutional against free expression and promised an executive order to halt government censorship.

“If We Don’t Have Free Speech, Then We Just Don’t Have a Free Country”

Credit: Donald Trump’s attempt to criminalize political expression is crossing a line that’s held since 1798.BySusan B. GlasserFebruary 12, 2026

Key Highlights

  • Trump attacked the media as 'enemies of the people' during his campaign.
  • He promised to reclaim free speech from a 'left-wing censorship regime.'.
  • In his Inaugural Address, he vowed to reverse unconstitutional federal restrictions on free speech.
  • Trump plans to sign an executive order on his first day to stop government censorship.
  • J. D. Vance, his new Vice-President, supported Trump during the address.
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Sources

  1. “If We Don’t Have Free Speech, Then We Just Don’t Have a Free Country”

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