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Clinton Warns of Eroding Free Speech at Global Initiative

9/26/2025

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Bill Clinton, at Clinton Global Initiative, warned U.S. free speech is eroding, citing events involving Jimmy Kimmel.
He criticized Trump administration policies—foreign aid cuts and immigration restrictions—without naming Trump directly.
Clinton said a free press strengthens democracy, called for peaceful dissent, and should not be suppressed.
The remarks prompted scrutiny of his support for global censorship, raising questions of hypocrisy.

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Bill Clinton, at Clinton Global Initiative, warned U.S. free speech is eroding, citing events involving Jimmy Kimmel.
He criticized Trump administration policies—foreign aid cuts and immigration restrictions—without naming Trump directly.
Clinton said a free press strengthens democracy, called for peaceful dissent, and should not be suppressed.
The remarks prompted scrutiny of his support for global censorship, raising questions of hypocrisy.