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GOP Rep. Mace Grills Former Twitter Exec Over COVID-19 Censorship

Mace Questions Former Twitter Executive Vijaya Gadde About Censorship of COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Mace Rails Against Censorship, Accuses Twitter of Suppressing Scientific Debate

During a House Oversight Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) confronted former Twitter executive Vijaya Gadde over the social network's censorship of COVID-19 and vaccine information.

Mace accused Twitter of suppressing scientific debate and silencing dissenting voices during the pandemic. She pointed to instances where the company removed tweets from prominent doctors and scientists who expressed concerns about the vaccines or the government's handling of the pandemic.

Gadde defended Twitter's actions, arguing that the company was trying to combat misinformation and promote public health. However, Mace countered that Twitter's censorship went too far and that it had the chilling effect of preventing open and honest discussion about the pandemic.

Mace's questioning of Gadde highlights the ongoing debate over the role of social media companies in moderating content and protecting free speech. The issue is particularly contentious when it comes to topics related to public health and safety, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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