In a shocking revelation, House Republicans are sounding the alarm over the FBI’s covert monitoring of election-related social media chatter.

Amid President-elect Donald Trump’s anticipated return to office, GOP leaders are holding the agency accountable for its use of “software tools” to surveil citizens online.

During a recent deposition, an analyst from the FBI’s Criminal Investigations Division revealed details about the bureau’s efforts to investigate open-source content on social media for what they believe to be “criminal conduct.”

The chilling implications of this disclosure raise significant concerns about the potential overreach and violation of Americans’ right to free speech.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) articulated the gravity of the situation in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray. He stressed the need for transparency about the scope and nature of these tools, particularly in the face of growing evidence suggesting they could be used to censor legal political speech.

Jordan pointed out that the continued lack of information from the FBI raises questions about whether the agency is targeting political speech, a vital component of democracy. It echoes the troubling suppression witnessed in the run-up to the 2020 election, when major social media platforms restricted critical reporting of Hunter Biden.

The development highlights a broader pattern of federal overreach, as the Biden administration has also faced scrutiny for its attempts to control online speech. Whether it’s the Department of Homeland Security’s flagging of “disinformation” or the dubious warning given to social media companies about foreign influence, the implications are clear: government interference in free speech is on the rise.

As Trump prepares to take office again, he remains resolute in his fight against online censorship, promising swift action against any federal bureaucrat involved in silencing Americans.

His pledge to end the collusion between bureaucrats and private businesses to limit speech is a clarion call against the government’s continued encroachment into the digital realm.

The FBI’s admission raises troubling questions about its priorities and the need for strong safeguards to protect citizens’ rights.

Indeed, the urgency for accountability has never been more pronounced as we navigate the perilous landscape of free speech in America.

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