Mick Clifford: Trump’s war on free speech is now targeting Ireland and its media regulators

Trump's grip on speech and surveillance is now crossing the Atlantic, with real consequences for Ireland’s media and students
The World Pride parade in Washington earlier this month. This week, it was also reported that 25% of US companies that had previously supported Dublin Pride have now pulled out. The move is directly due to the hostility Trump has towards anything resembling diversity or inclusion.

The World Pride parade in Washington earlier this month. This week, it was also reported that 25% of US companies that had previously supported Dublin Pride have now pulled out. The move is directly due to the hostility Trump has towards anything resembling diversity or inclusion.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025 - 01:00
Michael Clifford
Mick Clifford
Mick Clifford is an award-winning investigative journalist and author of seven books.

Donald Trump’s toxic orbit is now reaching directly into Ireland. Most recently, there were two specific areas in which this has come to pass.

Last week, it emerged that officials in Coimisiún na Meán, the media regulator, could face potential restrictions on entry to the USA if the American administration deems that they are interfering with “free speech” by regulating social media.

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