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Rand Paul reverses on Section 230, says Big Tech’s 'lack of decency' went too far

Senator Rand Paul changed his stance on Section 230 following a conflict with YouTube, highlighting ongoing debates about platform liability and content moderation protections.

  • Rand Paul, a Republican senator from Kentucky, reversed his position on social media liability protections, stating that YouTube and Google should be sued for hosting a defamatory video about him.
  • The video falsely claimed Paul took money from Nicolás Maduro and has led to credible death threats against him, prompting his change of perspective.
  • Historically a defender of internet companies' rights, Paul now believes they should be liable for harmful content posted on their platforms.
  • He criticized Google's policy of not evaluating the truth in accusations, suggesting inconsistency in content moderation based on political bias.
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‘I’ve Changed My Mind’ — Rand Paul Does Major About Face On Big Tech

'YouTube and its parent company Google deserves to be sued'

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Floridian Press broke the news in on Monday, January 19, 2026.
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