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Taibbi Rips Angus King’s Response to “Enemies List” Leak

Steve RobinsonBy Steve RobinsonFebruary 22, 2023Updated:February 22, 2023No Comments1 Min Read
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Matt Taibbi, the independent journalist who first reported on Sen. Angus King’s use of a secret “enemies list” to censor critics on social media, responded to King’s statement on the scandal this morning.

“[S]ending a list of ‘suspicious accounts’ to Twitter and Facebook is the opposite of having a vigorous debate,” Taibbi tweeted.

“If you think what people tweet or post is misleading, argue that publicly. Attempting to deplatform critics isn’t debate, it’s an abuse of influence.”

Dear @SenAngusKing: sending a list of "suspicious accounts" to Twitter and Facebook is the opposite of having a vigorous debate. If you think what people tweet or post is misleading, argue that publicly.

Attempting to deplatform critics isn't debate, it's an abuse of influence. https://t.co/mDO9BSNVRx

— Matt Taibbi (@mtaibbi) February 22, 2023

Follow the Maine Wire’s other coverage of King’s “enemies list” below:

READ: Angus King Doubles Down on “Enemies List” Censorship of Critics

[RELATED: Angus King’s “Enemies List” Targeted Journalists, Ordinary Mainers for Facebook, Twitter Censorship…]

[RELATED: “Doesn’t Pass the Straight Face Test” – Robinson Pans Angus King’s Response to “Enemies List” Disclosure [AUDIO]…]

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