Trump Administration Bars Former EU Official and Anti-Disinformation Researchers from US

The Trump Administration has taken a significant step in its efforts to regulate content moderation by imposing sanctions on former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and four researchers. The move is seen as a response to the growing concerns over disinformation and hate speech online.

The State Department announced the sanctions on Tuesday, citing the researchers' involvement in content moderation as a reason for the ban. The sanctions effectively bar the individuals from entering the United States.

The move has been met with criticism from the tech industry, with many arguing that it will only serve to stifle free speech and hinder efforts to combat disinformation.

The sanctions are part of a broader effort by the Trump Administration to regulate content moderation and address concerns over disinformation and hate speech online. The move is seen as a significant development in the ongoing debate over the role of social media in shaping public discourse.

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