A lawsuit, led by Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty, uncovers a chilling collusion between Big Tech and legacy media organizations, designed to silence competition and manipulate online narratives. This deceitful plot threatens our democratic principle of free speech. The lawsuit alleges that the Trusted News Initiative, a coalition including Reuters, the Associated Press, BBC, and anonymous Big Tech firms, suppressed competing news outlets under the guise of fighting “fake news”. These actions, driven by self-interest, allegedly violate U.S. anti-trust law. The plaintiffs seek to have this conduct declared unlawful and are claiming damages. This exposure underscores the urgent need for collective action.
