House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) defended President Donald Trump during an interview over the weekend following the blowup that happened in the Oval Office this week with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Johnson made the remarks during a Sunday interview on CNN’s “State of the Union” with host Dana Bash when asked if “America First” meant that the United States would no longer “support democracies when threatened with tyranny.” “No, America First is everything that that phrase implies,” Johnson said. “I have always considered myself a Reagan Republican. I believe in the idea that he used to articulate well that, after World War II, America had a very certain responsibility. We’re the last great superpower on the planet. It’s very important that we maintain that status.” “But we cannot maintain that status unless we maintain our own strength,” he continued. “And we achieve peace through strength. That was also a Reagan doctrine. So, what President Trump is doing is restoring that principle. He is a strong hand returned to the White House in a very perilous time on the world stage.” Johnson said that he believes Zelensky acted “inappropriately” and that the incident sabotaged what would have been “a win-win-win across the board.” “The mineral rights agreement would be a win-win for both countries,” he said. “It would give us an economic interest there, and everyone around the world knows that America will always defend our interest and our people. We would have created an economic partnership with Ukraine at a time when it needs to be reemerging.” Johnson didn’t mince words when it came to how the United States views Russia and Vladimir Putin, saying that they were the “aggressor” in an “unjust war.” “I think Vladimir Putin is an old-school communist, a former KGB agent, and he’s not to be trusted, and he is dangerous,” he said. “The way I view this is that China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are engaged in a new axis, axis powers, and they are not on America’s side. Let’s be crystal clear about that. You have to walk circumspectly in these perilous times on the world stage.” “But America is back,” he added. “America is strong again.” WATCH: “He is not to be trusted, and he is dangerous.”@SpeakerJohnson responds to @DanaBashCNN when pressed on his views of Russian President Vladimir Putin. pic.twitter.com/LGftAHKvaC — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) March 2, 2025

National security adviser Mike Waltz said during an interview over the weekend that the notion that the Trump administration ambushed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was “absolutely false” and that it was his demeanor and behavior during the meeting the derailed things. Waltz made the remarks during a Sunday CNN interview with Dana Bash on “State of the Union” when asked about how things could get back on track between the United States and Ukraine after the blowup in the Oval Office on Friday. “What was so, I think, stunning to all of us in the Oval Office was that it was not clear Zelensky was going to go to negotiations at all, that he would ever be able to negotiate with Putin, and whether he shared our goal of ending this war,” Waltz said. “So, what I made clear, as Secretary Rubio and I said, look, this cannot proceed, was that this was a huge missed opportunity for him and for his country,” he continued. He said that Zelensky could have left the White House on Friday with a deal in hand as he went back to Europe to meet with President Macron of France and with Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom “where they were talking about European boots on the ground, security guarantees for Ukraine, a positive movement towards ending this war, and having Ukraine and the United States being bound together for a generation economically.” He reiterated what President Donald Trump has made clear, that Zelensky will be welcomed back when he is “ready to truly engage for peace.” He said that it was not clear to the administration that Zelensky wanted to negotiate an end to the war and that his “demands of security guarantees” were a potential roadblock. “And, further, coming to the Oval Office, with the body language, the shaking of head, the kind of the arms crossed, we just found it incredibly disrespectful,” he said. “We were ready to sign that deal.” “I want to address directly that this was some type of ambush,” he continued. “It is absolutely false. We had negotiated the minerals deal in the weeks prior. It was difficult, but it was done and finalized and ready to be signed in the East Room.” WATCH: National Security Adviser @MikeWaltz47 says it’s “absolutely false” that the Trump-Zelensky blowup was “some type of ambush,” telling @DanaBashCNN, “It was not clear… whether he shared our goal of ending this war.” pic.twitter.com/b564BAMzd9 — State of the Union (@CNNSOTU) March 2, 2025

'No time to waste'

Big Tech’s unchecked influence over public discourse has long been a cause for concern, especially for those of us in the pro-life movement. For years, we’ve watched as social media giants and search engines subtly—and, sometimes, blatantly—silenced our message. Pregnancy help centers have had their ads rejected. Pro-life news stories have been buried by algorithms. Google has restricted key-word research for abortion-related terms, making it harder for organizations to reach women in crisis, and platforms such as Facebook and TikTok have suppressed content that challenges the abortion industry’s narratives, creating silos of one-sided information. This isn’t speculation. Rather, it’s a pattern—one that has tilted the digital landscape in favor of abortion advocates while making it harder for pro-life voices to be heard. But now, change could be on the horizon. With platforms like Facebook hinting at a course correction, we must seize this moment to demand real reform. The Trump administration has a unique opportunity to push for policies that ensure Big Tech operates fairly—not as gatekeepers of acceptable thought, but as neutral platforms that respect the voices of all Americans. Anything less allows the status quo of suppression and censorship to continue. The Trump administration must act to ensure Big Tech can no longer suppress the pro-life movement. The days of hidden censorship, biased algorithms, and purposely skewed content moderation must end.Here are five reform priorities:1. Data Transparency: Big Tech’s content moderation decisions have long operated in a black box, making it impossible to gauge whether certain viewpoints are disproportionately targeted. By requiring companies to release anonymized data on content removal, account suspensions, and flagging patterns, we can expose any systemic bias against pro-life content. Publicly available reports would allow Americans to see whether these policies are being enforced fairly—or weaponized against certain groups. 2. A Fair Appeals Process: When a pro-life organization’s account is suspended or a pregnancy help center’s ad is rejected, there’s little recourse. The appeals process needs to be transparent, accessible, and reviewed by an independent body—one that includes ethicists, legal experts, and representatives from across the ideological spectrum. Ensuring due process would be a major step toward restoring trust in these platforms. 3. Critical Thinking Over Censorship: Misinformation policies are often wielded as a tool to suppress pro-life viewpoints, while allowing pro-abortion misinformation to go unchecked. The failures of political fact-checkers have been well-documented, especially as their blatant bias has been exposed over the past four years. Rather than positioning themselves as arbiters of truth, platforms should empower users to critically evaluate information for themselves. This could include voluntary fact-checking tools, transparency labels, and educational content that encourages independent assessment of sources—rather than unquestioning acceptance of Big Tech’s narrative. 4. User-Defined Content Filters: Social media algorithms already tailor content to user preferences, yet pro-life voices remain artificially suppressed. TikTok’s precision in curating content demonstrates that users can have greater control over what they see, proving that customization is possible. If one platform can refine content so effectively, there’s no reason others can’t follow suit. Big Tech should adopt user-defined filters that let individuals prioritize content aligned with their beliefs and interests—rather than allowing hidden algorithms to impose ideological biases and pervasive influences. 5. Google’s Double Standard on Abortion Content: Google claims to be a neutral information provider, yet it continues to restrict pro-life content while amplifying abortion-related messaging. A key example is the suppression of key word research data in Google Ads. Pro-life organizations can no longer access search volume and cost-per-click data for relevant terms—an issue that emerged postelection. While Google cites its “sensitive topics” policy, the lack of transparency leaves advertisers speculating: Was this an intentional shift or a broader restriction affecting all users of Google’s tools? Google is known for quietly making adjustments without notifying advertisers, often blaming “social issues” as justification. But if it is truly committed to neutrality, it should publish clear content-moderation guidelines and ensure pro-life advocacy isn’t wrongfully categorized as “harmful” or “misleading.” Pro-life perspectives should be visible beyond search ads, appearing in recommended content, news aggregators, and YouTube’s algorithm—just as abortion providers are. The Path Forward: The Trump administration has a critical opportunity to hold Big Tech accountable and put an end to the suppression of pro-life voices. This isn’t about special treatment, however. It’s about restoring fairness and ensuring that every American has equal access to information without manipulation or censorship. The power to shape public discourse should not rest in the hands of a few Silicon Valley elites. If Big Tech is truly committed to neutrality, it must prove it—not with empty promises, but with concrete action. Transparency, fairness, and free speech must take precedence over hidden algorithms and ideological gatekeeping. The future of open discourse depends on it, and the integrity of our nation demands it. We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post Big Tech’s Reckoning: 5 Ways Trump Admin Can Level Playing Field for Pro-Life Movement appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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