Mike Benz’s 11 minute answer to U.S. support of Ukraine

https://x.com/i/status/1811460405211832691

“My answer is a hard no. You can ask me that question again once this whole system is dismantled.”

This is an electric 11 min exchange w/ @MrWinMarshall and a turbo history lesson on NATO’s role in the US censorship industry. pic.twitter.com/vBI0wsTqsS
— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) July 11, 2024

Mike Benz bio..

“Our Executive Director, Mike Benz, is a former State Department diplomat responsible for formulating and negotiating US foreign policy on international communications and information technology matters. Mr. Benz founded FFO as a civil society institution building on his experience in the role of championing digital freedom around the world in the public sector.” https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/faq/

“FFO is a free speech watchdog dedicated to restoring America’s promise of a free and open Internet. Through educational reports, legal support, and public policy analysis of developing threats to digital liberties, we seek to provide nonpartisan insights and assistance to all peoples taking a stand for freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and the free exchange of ideas online.”

“FFO publishes original research on the threats to freedom of expression online, especially to political speech on social media. We are committed to supporting American digital freedom and holding our leaders accountable for censoring Americans and their first amendment rights online.”

State Department and Cyber Portfolio

Benz previously held the cyber portfolio at the State Department, where he worked on issues related to online freedom and censorship. His expertise in this area has been cited in congressional hearings and promoted by Elon Musk.

CIA Connection

There is no direct evidence of a connection between Mike Benz and the CIA. However, his work on cyber issues and online freedom may have involved collaboration with intelligence agencies or other government organizations.

Recent Activities

Benz has been involved in various public discussions and debates on online censorship, including a conversation with Tucker Carlson on his show. He has also appeared on YouTube, speaking about the importance of freedom of speech and the need to protect online freedoms.

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