Former US President Donald Trump has unleashed a fiery critique against Big Tech, accusing major platforms of stifling free speech and harming the economy. In a recent statement, Trump claimed that tech giants are deliberately silencing conservative voices while manipulating public discourse.
Trump's Fiery Accusations
Trump didn't hold back, stating that companies like Facebook, Twitter (now X), and Google have become "tools of political suppression." He argued that their algorithms and content moderation policies disproportionately target right-wing opinions, creating an uneven playing field in public debates.
The Economic Fallout
Beyond free speech concerns, Trump warned that Big Tech's dominance is "suffocating small businesses" and distorting market competition. He pointed to advertising monopolies and data collection practices as key issues undermining economic fairness.
Growing Political Backlash
The former president's comments come as lawmakers on both sides of the Atlantic increasingly scrutinise tech companies. Recent debates in the UK and US have focused on:
- Content moderation transparency
- Data privacy regulations
- Antitrust concerns
Trump's intervention adds fuel to these discussions, particularly among conservative circles where tech regulation has become a rallying cry.
