US Slams EU's 'Orwellian' Digital Censorship, Sparking Transatlantic Free Speech Clash

A major dispute has erupted between the United States and the European Union over the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), which the US government and lawmakers are calling 'Orwellian' censorship. US officials, including the State Department and House Republicans, argue that the DSA suppresses free speech and unfairly targets American tech companies and political voices. Congressional delegations, led by figures like Jim Jordan, have traveled to Europe to challenge the law and warn that US tech firms may leave the EU if the DSA is not amended. The EU, meanwhile, insists its regulations are necessary for content moderation and public safety. This escalating conflict highlights deep differences in how the US and EU approach online speech, regulation, and digital trade.