Plaskett Blasts House Republicans For Trump Alignment, Alleged Bullying of Social Media Companies

V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett delivered a scathing opening statement during the tenth hearing on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. In her address, Ms. Plaskett emphasized what she said was the Republican majority's attempts to influence ongoing Supreme Court cases and highlighted their broader agenda. "Two weeks ago, in this same room, we watched as the Republican majority attempted to use the congressional hearing process to intervene in an ongoing Supreme Court case," Plaskett began. She criticized Republicans for pretending to be concerned about social media companies being pressured by the federal government. "In truth, these arguments are operating in the interest of securing an open season, where Russia and China can destabilize our democracy at will in the 2024 election," she asserted. Plaskett argued that by bullying social media companies, Republicans aim to permit foreign adversaries to spread lies and misinformation to support former President Donald...