In a significant revelation, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has accused the Biden administration of pressuring Amazon to censor various books, including children's literature, parental guides, and publications critical of the pharmaceutical industry. These allegations, part of what Jordan calls "The Amazon Files," are based on internal company emails obtained via a subpoena.
The controversy centers on the White House's purported efforts to influence Amazon, the world’s largest online bookseller, to suppress certain content. This alleged pressure campaign began as early as 2021, when the Biden administration reportedly targeted books deemed as spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.
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According to Jordan, the administration's intervention extended beyond health-related topics to include children's books and literature critical of big pharmaceutical companies .
Initially, Amazon resisted direct censorship, citing concerns over the visibility of such actions and potential backlash from conservative media. However, internal emails reveal that Amazon eventually capitulated. By March 9, 2021, the company had implemented a "Do Not Promote" policy for specific books, effectively burying them in search results and reducing their visibility to customers.
Internal emails reveal that Amazon initially added 43 books to its newly created “Do Not Promote” class of allegedly anti-vaccine books.
These pro-censorship changes were being made “due to criticism from the Biden people.” pic.twitter.com/495klI0Djz
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) June 21, 2024
This development has sparked a fierce debate about government overreach and the role of tech giants in moderating content. Critics argue that such actions constitute a violation of the First Amendment, equating the administration’s pressure with government censorship. The Biden administration, on the other hand, maintains that its actions were aimed at protecting public health during a deadly pandemic. They assert that Amazon and other tech companies make independent choices regarding the information they promote.
Jordan’s findings are part of a broader investigation into alleged censorship practices by the Biden administration across various platforms. The investigation has drawn parallels to the infamous "Twitter Files," where similar pressure was reportedly exerted on Twitter to suppress content deemed as misinformation.
The implications of these revelations are significant, raising questions about the balance between combating misinformation and upholding free speech. With the investigation ongoing, Jordan has promised more disclosures, suggesting that this is only the beginning of uncovering the extent of governmental influence over private companies' content decisions.
This incident underscores the broader conflict between the federal government and conservative voices over the boundaries of free expression and the power of Big Tech. As the investigation continues, it is likely to fuel further debates and potentially lead to legislative actions aimed at curbing such practices in the future.
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