In an attempt to “dispel misinformation” on vaccines, the Biden administration wants to monitor private citizens’ text messages.
According to Politico, the proposal is supported by Biden-aligned groups such as the Democratic National Committee in an effort to “engage fact-checkers more aggressively” to work with the SMS carriers on controlling information sent over social media and text messages.
“The initiative is part of the administration’s attempt to get more people vaccinated for COVID after failing to reach its goal of having 70% of American adults receive at least one vaccine dose by July 4,” the Defender said.
Ironically, White House spokesperson Kevin Munoz told Politico that this move was part of the administration’s “steadfast commitment to keep politics out of the vaccination efforts.” Backlash was almost immediate on social media, from both legislators and private individuals. “No wonder they can’t condemn Communism,” tweeted Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.
SOURCES:
Fox News July 13, 2021
Politico July 13, 2021
The Defender July 13, 2021