Social Media Influence: Politicians Pressure Tech Companies to Control Free Speech Online, Supreme Court Case Pending
Texan activists took to the streets outside Senator Ted Cruz’s Houston residence in the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection on January 6. The protesters condemned Cruz for his refusal to certify President Biden’s election win and for fleeing to Cancún during a deadly storm in the region. Following the protest, reports emerged that Cruz’s team contacted Twitter’s D.C. office, alleging that certain posts endangered his safety and demanding their removal. This practice of politicians influencing …