Watch: Nigel Farage and US congressman clash on freedom of speech
The hearing concerned the discussion of freedom of speech, with Democrat congressman, Jamie Ruskin, referring to Farage as a "Putin-loving, free-speech imposter and Trump sycophant". Farage described Raskin as "charming" as he replied to his remarks, warning that the Online Safety Act will "threaten free speech across the West".
Lawmaker Urges Caution on Online Safety Bill
The hearing comes as lawmakers urge caution over the Online Safety Bill, which aims to regulate tech firms and social media companies. Some have argued that the legislation could threaten journalists' ability to report freely and impose too much liability on smaller websites.
