Biden Administration Admits That It Is 'Flagging Problematic Posts' To Facebook

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said they're 'flagging problematic posts for Facebook that spread disinformation,' which riled up critics  

Daily Mail: White House admits it is 'flagging problematic posts' to Facebook they believe spread 'disinformation' about the COVID vaccine - sparking Glenn Greenwald to call the move a 'hallmark of fascism' 

* White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said they're 'flagging problematic posts for Facebook that spread disinformation' about COVID-19 

* This riled up critics, including reporter Glenn Greenwald, who ripped the White House for censoring dissenting voices in an eight-tweet thread * He said the president shouldn't be allowed to flag content that he considers 'problematic' 

* The 'union of corporate and state power (is) one of the classic hallmarks of fascism,' Greenwald tweeted 

* Psaki's comments came the same day US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy said health misinformation is 'a serious threat to public health' 

* Psaki criticized Facebook for not working fast enough to remove 'harmful, violative posts' and ban the sources of the posts 

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said they're 'flagging problematic posts' on Facebook 'that spread disinformation' about the COVID-19 vaccine and the pandemic, which sent critics into a frenzy. 

Psaki's comments during Thursday's press briefing after the US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's said health misinformation is 'a serious threat to public health.' 

During her comments, Psaki said the White House has increased disinformation tracking and is working with Facebook and popular influencers who can get 'accurate information' out to the public. 

Among the critics who lashed out against the White House on Twitter and other social media outlets was journalist Glenn Greenwald, who said the 'union of corporate and state power (is) one of the classic hallmarks of fascism.'  

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WNU Editor: Twitter is saying the obvious .... ‘Shady government’: Twitter slams White House for helping Facebook censor posts (SKY News). 

More News On The Biden Administration 'Flagging Problematic Posts' To Facebook  

White House ‘flagging’ posts for Facebook to censor over COVID ‘misinformation’ -- NYPost

'We're Flagging Problematic Posts for Facebook': White House Works to Increase Vaccinations and Silence 'Misinformation' -- CBN  

White House admits to ‘flagging problematic posts’ for Facebook, says it’s necessary to fight medical ‘misinformation’ -- RT  

The White House isn't letting Facebook off the hook for allowing misinformation to spread on its platforms -- Business Insider  

Critics slam the White House after Psaki reveals it's consulting with Facebook to 'flag misinformation' -- FOX News

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