Trump administration unleashes sanctions on global free speech oppressors
'Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign officials and persons who are complicit in censoring Americans,' U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted to X.
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Tonight: Donald Trump may have given Canada Mark Carney, but he might also give us freedom of speech.
It's hard to deny that Donald Trump's tweets and public statements during the last election helped derail Pierre Poilievre and install Mark Carney, a globalist and environmental extremist. Of course, the decision to put Mark Carney in the Prime Minister's chair was made by Canadian voters, and Trump didn't get a vote. But Trump handed Carney a fake campaign issue: defending Canada against an American invasion or annexation.
He didn't convince everyone. But enough people were afraid of Trump to vote for Carney. And now, look at us.
As our friend from Breitbart.com, Joe Pollak, reminded us: Trump is "America First." That doesn't mean he supports politicians who are "Canada First," "Australia First," or "Israel First." It's plausible Trump prefers a weak Canada.
But today, we're pleased to report that the latest news from the Trump administration could absolutely affect us for the better here in Canada.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio posted this to X just a few hours ago:
"For too long, Americans have been fined, harassed, and even charged by foreign authorities for exercising their free speech rights. Today, I am announcing a new visa restriction policy that will apply to foreign officials and persons who are complicit in censoring Americans. Free speech is essential to the American way of life—a birthright over which foreign governments have no authority."
In a follow-up comment, he added:
"Foreigners who work to undermine the rights of Americans should not enjoy the privilege of traveling to our country. Whether in Latin America, Europe, or elsewhere, the days of passive treatment for those who work to undermine the rights of Americans are over."
Absolutely amazing. So hopeful.
This isn't the first time Marco Rubio has taken such important strides toward defending free speech in the West. A few months ago, he shut down a major censorship office housed within the U.S. State Department, called the Global Engagement Center. It had funded censorship advocacy around the world, including here in Canada. It wouldn't be surprising if some of that State Department funding had been deployed against Rebel News.
Needless to say, sanctioning individual officers, politicians, and bureaucrats who censor people is a form of Donald Trump's meddling we can get behind.
GUEST: Featuring Drea Humphrey's latest update from Universal Ostrich Farms, where the CFIA execution order has been temporarily stopped—again.
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Fran g commented 2025-06-02 18:29:18 -0400TL you obviously know nothing about this extremly important issue. I suggest you go watch Anreas reports before you say kill them all……………………. -
Robert Pariseau commented 2025-05-29 18:20:54 -0400By contrast, Carney would probably be fine with burning Canada to the ground so that Brookfield could snap it up for next to nothing.
No one in that caucus cares about anything except their own seat. -
bernie mccluskey commented 2025-05-29 15:35:08 -0400hi ezra rebel news + subber trump didnt have much effect I dont think the uninformed/brainwashed fools that voted lib wouldda done it anyway No trump did what he thought was best for America. he seems to like Danielle and seems to show distain for carney and libs in general. the reason PP lost 1 very very very suspect election process 2 bad campain advice he should have blamed trump on the libs and never shut up about it 3not enough immigration policy should have been wayyyyy stricter 4 stale messaging he loved his rallies too much
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Tyler Lewis commented 2025-05-29 12:52:34 -0400if the ostriches aren’t being used for food because they are being used for japanese vaccinne research for the past 20 years? then i say kill em all. enough with this ridiculous ostrich festival bullshit.
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Arden Urbano commented 2025-05-29 04:23:17 -0400Mr Trump continues to fight for people everywhere. This new restriction would apply to our government who have threatened to come after big platforms like X. They’ve been given notice.
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Peter Wrenshall commented 2025-05-28 23:24:05 -0400I am afraid that when the feds finally come in the slaughter the ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms, their treatment of the protest camp will be by surprise, swift, overwhelming and very brutal. Some time later, as with the Freedom Convoy, there will be the show trials of the farm family and the protest leadership, likely on fabricated “mischief” charges for which the feds will ask for outrageous penalties of years of imprisonment.
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Peter Wrenshall commented 2025-05-28 23:10:01 -0400In my view, the protest at Universal Ostrich Farms represents Canada at its best. It bears an uncanny resemblance to the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa three years ago, in terms of what these people are fighting for – freedom, getting the boot of the State off our necks – and notably, the gung-ho spirit and sense of community and a shared vision. There is also the diversity and country-wide reach: While I don’t agree with Big Bear’s view of the natural environment, there is no doubt that he is just as aware as everyone else there that something has gone terribly wrong in Canada.
It shows as well, as did the Freedom Convoy, that the widespread stereotype of Canadians as compliant, government-knows-best drudges is not totally accurate. -
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-05-28 21:53:55 -0400The problem with joining America is we’d have a distant bureaucracy to deal with. At least though we’d have the first two amendments to fall back on. I think it best if we become our own country where we’ll be close to our bureaucrats and set them straight when they go rogue.
And another thing, sanctioning politicians and senior bureaucrats is more fair than tariffing us. It’s time these big shots faced the consequences of their stupid actions.
I love the ostrich saga too. It’s wonderful that the federal government are being exposed for the irrational bureaucrats they have. -
Bernhard Jatzeck commented 2025-05-28 21:47:02 -0400Let freedom ring, indeed.
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Kym Stanier commented 2025-05-28 21:04:16 -0400Fantastic here’s hoping
Thank You Ezra
