AOC Demands Networks Censor Trump’s Upcoming Speech on Free and Fair Elections, Claims ‘Ethical Obligation’ Not to Air ‘Lies About Our Election’
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claimed on Tuesday that television networks have an “ethical obligation” not to air President Donald Trump’s upcoming address to the nation if it contains statements about elections that are not “rooted in evidence and fact.”
The New York Socialist told reporters on Capitol Hill that she does not believe networks should contribute to “any platforming of lies about our election,” and that media outlets should review transcripts of Trump’s speech in advance before deciding whether to air them live.
“I don’t think we should be contributing to any platforming of lies about our election,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “Many news outlets, oftentimes, may receive transcripts, and I think we have an ethical obligation to not air things that undermine our election that are not rooted in evidence and fact.”
Ocasio-Cortez followed up by saying, “Of course, it depends on the contents of his speech.”
Earlier in the day, the president confirmed that his speech on Thursday night will focus heavily on “free and fair elections” and other issues.
“It’s really, really big for us and our country has to shape up,” the president told reporters in the Oval Office. “But that’s what we’re going to be talking about. It doesn’t get bigger because, without free and fair elections, you don’t have a country. We’ll be discussing other things too. But it’s going to be a very big announcement.”