US gov't says it supports new 'Christchurch Call' int'l effort to find ways to stop social media from spreading hate — but won't formally sign on to take part.
The United States says it supports an international effort to find ways to stop social media from spreading hate — but won't take part in it.
"The United States stands with the international community in condemning terrorist and violent extremist content online in the strongest terms," the White House said, but added that it is"not currently in a position to join the endorsement." In its statement, the White House suggested that First Amendment concerns were stopping the Trump administration from joining in the agreement.
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