Why is USAID running a global Internet censorship program, which pools together 100s of censorship NGOs into a common network?

Why is USAID running a global Internet censorship program, which pools together 100s of censorship NGOs into a common network, with the USAID program’s express stated goal being to pressure foreign governments to pass laws and regulations to censor speech on social media? pic.twitter.com/ApUCKOTFsT

— Mike Benz (@MikeBenzCyber) February 3, 2025