Shellenberger Refutes Goldman's Claims on Hunter Biden Laptop Reporting
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Manhattan Rep. Dan Goldman claimed without evidence that the NY Post's reporting on Hunter Biden's laptop was based on manipulated data. Journalist Michael Shellenberger refuted this, saying Goldman was promoting a "conspiracy theory".
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Shellenberger stated there is no evidence the laptop data was manipulated. Independent analyses have confirmed the authenticity of the laptop contents.
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Goldman sought to justify social media platforms' censorship of the laptop story by claiming it violated terms of service. Shellenberger noted platforms changed terms of service specifically to enable censorship.
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Goldman downplayed government censorship online by noting only 13% of flagged content was ultimately removed. Subcommittee Chairman Jim Jordan said any percentage of censorship violates the First Amendment.
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Goldman stated censorship decisions were made by platforms, not government. But Shellenberger noted federal judges have ruled agencies infringed on free speech rights online.