JD Vance

Michael Morris | October 28, 2025

The 21st annual Free Speech Week marked a pivotal moment in America’s push toward reinvigorating free speech principles, hailed by the Media Research Center (MRC). The late Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was posthumously awarded for…

Michael Morris, Dan Schneider | October 24, 2025

In the current climate of shifting political landscapes, MRC celebrated the importance of free speech by honoring Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the 2025 MRC Free Speech Award. Amid debates over Big Tech's liability under Section 230…

Luis Cornelio | October 22, 2025

The Media Research Center is proud to recognize President Donald Trump and several members of his administration during the 21st annual Free Speech Week for their unwavering commitment to defending the First Amendment and confronting one of the…

Tom Olohan | September 30, 2025

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger denounced the online encyclopedia for its rampant bias, and among other things, an effective media blacklist, which MRC exposed earlier this year.

Catherine Salgado | September 25, 2025

Vice President JD Vance dismantled media propaganda that accused the Trump administration of attacking free speech when it was truly the Biden administration that fixated on censorship.

Luis Cornelio | August 29, 2025

Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the West became “too comfortable with censorship” and explained the rationale behind his staunch defense of free speech during a series of remarks in Europe. 

Catherine Salgado | August 26, 2025

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to other governments against undermining American tech companies’ ability to platform free speech and protect U.S. customers and sovereignty.

Tom Olohan | June 26, 2025

MRC Free Speech America Vice President Dan Schneider identified three giant organizations that appear to work together to push anti-Semitism.

Catherine Salgado | June 19, 2025

Leftist anti-free speech haven Bluesky, which claims to prioritize a “pleasant experience” for users, banned the vice president of the United States almost immediately after he created his account.

Tom Olohan | May 16, 2025

Vice President JD Vance warned radio and podcast host Glenn Beck that Americans should be concerned about anti-free speech moves abroad, predicting significant “friction” between America and other nations.

Michael Morris | April 21, 2025

Wikipedia promotes a left-wing agenda by attacking figures like Vice President JD Vance and consistently framing Republicans negatively. Wikipedia increased edits on Vance's page, painting him as radical. The platform also notoriously blacklists…

Tom Olohan, Dan Schneider | April 17, 2025

MRC Free Speech America has already exposed Wikipedia editors for marring the pages of several of President Donald Trump’s nominees. A new MRC study confirms that they have also worked to denigrate now-Vice President JD Vance.

Tom Olohan | March 4, 2025

Vice President JD Vance hammered home the importance of free speech during a Monday sit-down with Fox News host Sean Hannity.

Tom Olohan | February 25, 2025

European bureaucrats eager to crack down on free speech seek major leverage over American social media platforms, House Republicans warned on Sunday.

Michael Morris | February 24, 2025

President Trump’s administration is prioritizing the protection of free speech both domestically and internationally. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized European censorship and AI bias at the Paris AI Summit, emphasizing America's intolerance…

Tom Olohan | February 17, 2025

Vice President JD Vance denounced German censorship after a major legacy media player acted as an apologist for the authoritarian practices in the European country. 

Tom Olohan | February 14, 2025

Vice President JD Vance tore into Europe’s abandonment of free speech and authoritarian approach to defending democracy. 

Gabriela Pariseau | February 13, 2025

Vice President JD Vance, speaking at the Paris AI Summit, vehemently opposed global censorship using AI, stressing that American AI should be free from ideological bias and pro-censorship regulations could stifle innovation. He emphasized the…

Catherine Salgado | January 27, 2025

Despite Big Tech CEOs abruptly trying to cozy up to the Trump administration, Vice President JD Vance has his eyes wide open on the issues of tech bias and censorship of constitutionally-protected speech.

Gabriela Pariseau | November 27, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nominees for the most visible positions at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Each is a staunch free-speech advocate, except for one, his pick for Surgeon General.