There is a new, disturbing trend in the Republican Party that should have everyone on notice. The GOP is starting to believe that the First Amendment, which protects free speech, is not an inalienable right, but a privilege that can be revoked. This isn’t just one or two fringe individuals; it’s a sentiment being echoed by some of the most prominent voices in the GOP, from President Donald Trump to influential members of Congress.
And it’s not just Trump. The comments from Fox News’ own Kayleigh McEnany show an even more twisted logic. On her show, she reportedly said, “For all the concern about the ‘the First Amendment, the First Amendment’ — they’re apoplectic, Jesse — what about all the amendments that Charlie Kirk lost? Because Charlie Kirk has no amendments right now. None.” The argument she’s making is that because a tragic event occurred, a person’s rights somehow become less important.
