Jim Jordan Asked to Call Mayorkas to Testify on Border Policy and EU Speech Regulations

Call for Mayorkas Testimony

• 🗣️ Representative Scott Fitzgerald inquired about bringing Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas before the committee to testify.
• 💡 The request follows the failure of impeachment proceedings, with Fitzgerald seeking to understand how Mayorkas allegedly "deceived" the committee.
• 📈 Fitzgerald accused Mayorkas of systematically opening the border to illegal immigrants from 2021 to 2025, suggesting a motive to secure a new political base.

Graham Linehan's Arrest and Free Speech Concerns

• 🇬🇧 Graham Linehan shared his experience of being arrested in the UK over tweets, noting that other women have faced similar actions due to reports from trans activists.
• ⚠️ Linehan expressed concern about "random rules on speech" in Europe, citing the example of denying the existence of two sexes as something that destroyed his career.
• 🌍 He believes that American speech is already being affected by European laws exported via content moderation rules, particularly through EU digital regulations.

EU Digital Regulations and Censorship

• 🇪🇺 The discussion highlights concerns that EU regulators might use the threat of fines under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to enforce a global censorship regime.
• 🚫 Speech is identified as a significant threat to the European Union, with a desire to suppress criticism of escalating crises.
• ⚖️ Regulations like the Digital Services Act and DMA, along with GDPR, are seen as tools to control online content and protect the EU's power.
• 💰 The potential impact of these regulations on American speech and companies is a significant concern, with mention of "120 million reasons" why the DMA is a concern to America.