Bozell: Social media giants ‘cancel conservatives’, antitrust action needed

Media Research Center founder Brent Bozell has called for antitrust action against Big Tech over “cancellation of conservatives” after Amazon, Apple and Google took action against Parler, an alternative social media app that attracts conservative users .

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‘Big tech doing what we all said was a crazy conspiracy to cancel conservatives. Now they are after [Parler]. Do not let them win! Come with me there @brentbozell, ‘Bozell wrote Twitter Saturday.

“BigTech has declared war not only on the right, but also against the American ideal of freedom. Apple, Google and Amazon are dangerous monopolies and must be crushed. Dump it with calls and emails,” he continued.

Bozell’s remarks come after Big Tech apparently came together to block President Trump following the sacking of the US Capitol by a pro-Trump gang on Wednesday.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Thursday that Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts would be blocked “indefinitely” and for at least the next two weeks before the inauguration day on January 20.

On this October 25, 2019, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will speak at the Paley Center in New York.

On this October 25, 2019, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg will speak at the Paley Center in New York.
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Twitter announced the permanent suspension of Trump’s account on Friday, after months in which he tweeted his tweets with warnings. The social media company said the president was spreading disinformation that could incite further violence.

Parler was paralyzed after Amazon, Apple and Google launched it from their platforms, citing numerous postings they say incite violence. Amazon said in a statement that Parler does not have enough control over violent content.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere slammed the social media campaign that has been gaining steam since the Capitol riot

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“It’s undeniable that no one was more successful in using digital media than President Trump to communicate directly with the American people, but it’s incredibly ironic, yet not surprising, that Big Tech chose when the president stepped down.” spoke to the country at a critical time. sensor and stop him from doing so, ”Deere told Fox News. “Big Tech is out of control.”

Fox News’ Michael Ruiz and Brooke Singman contributed to this report.

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