If Harris wins, we will join Musk in the fight for free speech in Brazil.

Freedom of speech is facing challenges worldwide, with the United States becoming the latest battleground in this fight.

The Supreme Court in Brazil recently upheld a judge’s ruling that led to the shutdown of X for refusing to comply with government censorship demands.

This decision came after the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France and the conviction of two journalists in Hong Kong for sedition related to publishing critical material about the government.

As the November elections approach in the United States, voters must consider if they want the government to restrict what they can hear and read, censor scientific information, and limit exposure to political views. These issues are all part of Kamala Harris’ idea of “freedom.”

Despite the Democratic Party’s claims of being the party of freedom, Harris has a track record of suppressing free speech by using government power to silence dissenting voices.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently acknowledged that it was wrong for the Harris-Biden administration to pressure Facebook into taking down posts critical of mask-wearing and COVID vaccines.

Zuckerberg’s letter to the House Judiciary Committee highlights the administration’s efforts to pressure social media companies into censorship, violating the principles of free expression protected by the First Amendment.

Elon Musk, the owner of X, has also warned about the threat Harris poses to free speech, noting that attacks on free speech in 2022 are unprecedented and could happen in America if Harris gains more power.

The parallels between the actions of the Brazilian Supreme Court and Harris’ censorship efforts are evident, with both seeking to limit political dissent and control the flow of information.

Harris has a history of trying to stifle free speech, from lobbying Twitter to ban President Donald Trump to enforcing laws that violate the First Amendment rights of individuals and organizations.

It is crucial for Americans to be aware of the threats to free speech and resist any attempts to undermine this fundamental right.

Leaders like Zuckerberg, Musk, and Kennedy may come from different backgrounds, but they all recognize the dangers posed by censorship and government overreach.

Americans must remain vigilant and protect their freedoms, especially against those who seek to restrict free speech and control the flow of information.

Betsy McCaughey is a former lieutenant governor of New York.