The Trump administration has signalled the sanctions could be followed by further action, potentially targeting serving politicians or officials. The Trump administration has signalled the sanctions could be followed by further action potentially targeting serving politicians or officials. “The Trump administration is, once again, using the full weight of the federal government to intimidate, censor and silence voices they disagree with. “These sanctions are an attack on free speech and amount to bullying tactics. “Europe will keep defending its values: freedom of expression, fair digital rules, and the right to regulate our own space.”

Source: The Herald December 24, 2025 18:35 UTC