Martha MacCallum pressed Ret. Adm. John Kirby on the Biden administration's apparent double standard regarding treatment of Apple and Twitter on 'The Story.'
John Kirby on Apple limiting functions amid China protests: They have to speak for their own decisions
A top Biden administration spokesman was pressed Wednesday on what critics call a double standard in treatment of two major Big Tech firms amidRet. Adm. John Kirby, the NSC coordinator for strategic communications, was asked to clarify the White House's stance toward Twitter and Apple as it has made overtures to keep a"close eye on" Twitter regarding misinformation while being rather muted toward the latter's restriction of AirDrop within China.
Kirby told Fox News the White House has been clear on a global level that citizens should be able to"communicate freely, openly, transparently and reliably," saying the administration has been strong in that regard toward Iranians protesting their own authoritarian government.
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