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U.S. Launches Freedom.gov to Counter European Content Bans

2/19/2026

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The U.S. State Department is creating freedom.gov to provide access to content banned by European governments, including hate speech and terrorist propaganda.
The initiative is led by Undersecretary Sarah Rogers.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration views the portal as a response to perceived oppression of conservatives in Europe.
Critics say it undermines local laws and EU content-removal regulations, and its effectiveness against VPNs remains unclear.

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The U.S. State Department is creating freedom.gov to provide access to content banned by European governments, including hate speech and terrorist propaganda.
The initiative is led by Undersecretary Sarah Rogers.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration views the portal as a response to perceived oppression of conservatives in Europe.
Critics say it undermines local laws and EU content-removal regulations, and its effectiveness against VPNs remains unclear.