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Rand Paul Calls for Big Tech Liability Reform

1/22/2026

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has shifted his stance on Big Tech liability, urging platform accountability.
He cites a personal experience where Google refused to remove a defamatory video alleging he accepted money from Nicolás Maduro, prompting reconsideration of Section 230.
Paul argues that Google selectively evaluates truth and should be liable for hosting harmful content, and he plans to pursue legislation to address liability shields.

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Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has shifted his stance on Big Tech liability, urging platform accountability.
He cites a personal experience where Google refused to remove a defamatory video alleging he accepted money from Nicolás Maduro, prompting reconsideration of Section 230.
Paul argues that Google selectively evaluates truth and should be liable for hosting harmful content, and he plans to pursue legislation to address liability shields.