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Trump Administration Warns UK Plan Risks Censorship Abroad

9/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned the UK scheme could enable censorship and aid authoritarian regimes.
It said the plan might amount to extraterritorial censorship of protected speech by Americans online.
YouTube creator Simon Squibb welcomed the warning, labeling the proposal a dangerous direction for the UK.
Supporters argue the plan combats misinformation, preserves British culture, and helps broadcasters survive economic turmoil.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration warned the UK scheme could enable censorship and aid authoritarian regimes.
It said the plan might amount to extraterritorial censorship of protected speech by Americans online.
YouTube creator Simon Squibb welcomed the warning, labeling the proposal a dangerous direction for the UK.
Supporters argue the plan combats misinformation, preserves British culture, and helps broadcasters survive economic turmoil.