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Israeli Billionaire Pushes for Social Media Speech Limits

1/6/2026

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Shlomo Kramer, an Israeli billionaire, calls for government limits on free speech on social media to curb polarization in the United States.
He argues for regulation of online expression by the government, likening it to China's approach.
Critics say such measures would suppress dissent, notably against U.S. President Donald Trump.
The proposals have sparked widespread backlash and raise concerns about free speech and democratic values in the United States.

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Shlomo Kramer, an Israeli billionaire, calls for government limits on free speech on social media to curb polarization in the United States.
He argues for regulation of online expression by the government, likening it to China's approach.
Critics say such measures would suppress dissent, notably against U.S. President Donald Trump.
The proposals have sparked widespread backlash and raise concerns about free speech and democratic values in the United States.