Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman joined Just the News to discuss a range of concerns — from political violence at home to global policies she says could harm U.S. interests — and her push to hold government agencies accountable for restricting free expression.
Hageman began by addressing a troubling trend of politically motivated violence. While expressing grief over recent deadly attacks, she argued that inflammatory rhetoric from leaders — including claims that immigration enforcement targets people unfairly — can provoke unrest. “When you falsely accuse law enforcement of kidnapping people off the streets, you’re creating a false scenario that can incite violence,” she said, urging elected officials to “ratchet down” divisive talk.
The congresswoman also spoke about efforts in Congress to confront members whose statements she believes cross a line. She explained that censure — a formal public reprimand — is not about silencing speech but about maintaining standards of conduct in the House. “We as a body have the right to say that what you’ve done is wrong,” Hageman said.
Turning to global affairs, Hageman praised President Trump’s recent speech at the United Nations, where he criticized international climate policies. She warned about UN proposals that could require nations using fossil fuels to pay climate-related reparations, calling them a threat to U.S. economic strength. Hageman is backing a bill to block taxpayer dollars from funding such initiatives and even supports defunding the UN if it pushes policies she views as harmful.
At home, Hageman highlighted revelations from the “Twitter Files” and other investigations showing federal pressure on social media companies to moderate or remove content. She introduced the First Amendment Accountability Act, which would let Americans sue the federal government if their speech or viewpoints were unfairly targeted by federal employees or agencies.
“Free speech means the government cannot pick winners and losers in the public conversation,” she said, describing her legislation as a way to restore constitutional protections and push back against censorship.
Hageman’s interview underscored a broader theme: distrust of concentrated power — whether global organizations, federal agencies, or political leaders — and a call for transparency, accountability, and robust protection of Americans’ rights.
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