Hi John,

Many presidents promise to “get things done on day one”—of course, the pomp and circumstance of Inauguration Day rarely allow for much else than a few speeches, some executive orders, and a little dancing.

Speaking of speech… let’s talk about ways that the second Trump term can be a consequential one for First Amendment rights on day two and beyond…

ICYMI, I outlined a few suggestions in a Wall Street Journal op-ed last month.

In short, Trump needs a D.O.G.E. for free speech to reform several obvious targets:

• New rules for federal bureaucrats to prevent censorship requests to social media platforms
• Clarify IRS rules on nonprofits’ speech to prevent more self-censorship
• Repeal Securities and Exchange Commission limits on political donations

There’s plenty more where that came from—but these actions alone would do much to cement his legacy as a “free speech president.”

Cordially,

David Keating

P.S. – In the meantime, we’ll still be fighting for free speech rights either way. Help support your First Amendment rights and others today!