Irish comedian Graham Linehan delivered explosive testimony before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, urging Congress to use "every diplomatic lever" available to force the United Kingdom to enforce a critical court ruling on the legal definition of a woman while warning about the dangerous erosion of free speech across Europe.
Linehan's appearance before Jim Jordan's powerful committee comes after he was arrested by British police for his online comments about transgender ideology - a shocking example of how far European authorities will go to silence dissent on woke gender politics.
"Graham Linehan, the iconic Irish writer & comedian, was arrested in the UK for his controversial online trans comments. Today, he's stepping up to testify before Congress!" posted @BMWQQ17 on social media, highlighting the significance of his congressional appearance.
The testimony represents a watershed moment as Congress investigates online censorship and the alarming trend of criminalizing speech in supposedly "free" Western nations. Linehan wasn't alone - Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen also testified about being prosecuted for quoting a Bible verse, showing how deep the assault on Christian values and basic biology has penetrated European governance.
As one observer noted on social media: "Finland prosecuted her for a Bible verse. British Police arrested him for tweets. Today Päivi Räsänen and Graham Linehan testify in Congress about how Europe is criminalising speech, and why America should pay attention."
This hearing couldn't come at a better time. With President Trump back in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, America has the opportunity to lead the world in defending free speech and pushing back against the radical gender ideology that's destroying women's rights and basic biological reality across the globe.
Linehan's call for diplomatic pressure on the UK sends a clear message: America won't stand idly by while our allies arrest comedians and Christians for speaking obvious truths. The question now is whether Congress will heed his warning and take action before this European-style censorship crosses the Atlantic.
Will the Trump administration make defending free speech a cornerstone of our foreign policy? Patriots across America are watching and waiting for action.