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New Zealand Deputy PM Sparks Outcry Over Harassment Campaign

6/23/2025

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In New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has ignited controversy by launching an online harassment campaign against scholars who oppose his Regulatory Responsibility Bill, branding them as 'Victims of the Day.' This alarming tactic echoes Trumpian rhetoric and poses a serious threat to academic freedom, prompting a formal complaint against Seymour for his unethical conduct.

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In New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has ignited controversy by launching an online harassment campaign against scholars who oppose his Regulatory Responsibility Bill, branding them as 'Victims of the Day.' This alarming tactic echoes Trumpian rhetoric and poses a serious threat to academic freedom, prompting a formal complaint against Seymour for his unethical conduct.