The Trump administration has banned two British free speech campaigners, Imran Ahmed of the CCDH and Clare Melford of the GDI, from entering the U.S. as part of an escalating row over digital censorship. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the pair of leading efforts to coerce American platforms into suppressing opposing viewpoints, labeling them “radical activists.” The move is part of a broader crackdown that includes visa bans for several European officials, including former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton, over their roles in regulating social media. European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron, have condemned the move as an act of intimidation against digital sovereignty and regulation.
Date: December 25, 2025. Source: independent.co