President Joe Biden
Biden has been low-key on the Twitter acquisition, but past efforts show he is not jazzed about the idea of potentially more disinformation.
White House spokesperson Jen Psaki did not offer direct comment on the move, but instead made comment about the routine disinformation occurring online, telling Reuters “The president has long talked about his concerns about the power of social media platforms, including Twitter and others, to spread misinformation.”
While Musk, a “free speech absolutist” has talked about opening the floodgates for any and all people to express themselves, whether or not that speech is harmful or damaging, the president has so far failed to enact change on Section 230, which shields companies from liability over content posted by users.
CNBC reportedbased on unnamed sources in Biden’s circle that the president is concerned former President Donald Trump might return to Twitter, which he was banned from for inciting violence over the Jan. 6 2021 insurrection.On the other hand, Trump has said he will not return even if his ban is lifted.
