‘That’s Some Orwellian Nonsense’: Dana Perino Slams Biden’s Plan To Police Free Speech With Big Tech

Dana Perino slammed President Joe Biden’s plan to police free speech with big tech after internal documents revealed social media companies working with intelligence agencies to crack down on what they “deemed to be disinformation.”

During a panel discussion on Fox News’ “The Five” on Tuesday, the co-hosts talked about how new emails have been uncovered that show the FBI and DHS closely collaborating with “top social media companies” on such issues as the “origins of COVID-19 pandemic,” “racial justice,” and the withdrawal from Afghanistan, as The Daily Wire previously reported.

Greg Gutfeld said these are all areas where “Democrats don’t look good,” noting that this is basically something you would see with a Public Relations firm. They are doing the PR leg-work for the Democrats and the White House. It’s a PR movement.”

Perino then read what the government cyber-security person said which was that, “one could argue we’re in the business of critical infrastructure and the most critical infrastructure is our cognitive infrastructure.”

“That is some Orwellian nonsense,” the Fox News host declared. “What does that even mean? What is cognitive infrastructure? That means your brain?”

“I don’t think the government, doesn’t need to be involved in my brain,” Perino continued. “I’m good.”

Another host on the show, Katie Pavlich, noted that the White House basically admitted they were doing this back when former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was speaking to the press. Pavlich said Psaki said prior that, “Well, we’re in touch with social media companies and flaggings things specifically that we think they should take a look at.”

“And now we have email proof as a result of this story showing it’s not just the White House doing it,” Pavlich added. “It’s the Department of Homeland Security. A number of other intelligence agencies. And when you look at what they’re actually doing, the censorship, the punishment of people who dare to go against the narrative of Biden administration wants, it’s actually illegal. Because they are subverting the First Amendment. They are subverting the Fourth Amendment …”

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Kemp leads Abrams by 7% in Ga. Gov. race

NORCROSS, GA - OCTOBER 22: Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks at a campaign event celebrating Diwali on October 22, 2022 in Norcross, Georgia. Democrat Stacey Abrams is pursuing a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp in the race for Georgia governor. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)Republican Georgia Governor Brian Kemp speaks at a campaign event celebrating Diwali on October 22, 2022 in Norcross, Georgia. Democrat Stacey Abrams is pursuing a rematch against incumbent Republican Brian Kemp in the race for Georgia governor. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)

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UPDATED 11:25 AM PT – Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp maintains a commanding lead ahead of his rematch against Democrat Stacey Abrams (D-Ga.).

According to a poll released by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and UGA on Monday, Kemp has a seven-point lead against Abrams, with 51% of respondents favoring Kemp. Abrams only received 44% support. 2% chose Libertarian Shane Hazel and 2.5% remained undecided.

This comes as Abrams has repeatedly questioned both the 2018 election and law enforcement.

“As I’ve pointed out before, I am not a member of the Good Ole’ Boys Club,” Abrams said. “I don’t have 107 sheriffs who want to be able to take Black people off the streets, who want to be able to go without accountability.”

Additionally, Kemp is endorsed by 107 Sheriff’s Departments throughout Georgia.

Stacey Abrams is attacking my record because she doesn't want to talk about her own: profiting from the Defund the Police movement and supporting dangerous policies like ending cash bail. I'll continue to stand with law enforcement to keep our families safe. #gapol #GAGovDebate pic.twitter.com/IZ2reqdolY

— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) October 30, 2022

The governor has touted that he reopened the state when Democrats, like Abrams, called for vaccine mandates and extended school closures.

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