Chris Murphy Urges Internet Rules to Curb Loneliness and Blunt Support for Trump, Reviving Section 230 Debate
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 21
Chris Murphy Urges Internet Rules to Curb Loneliness and Blunt Support for Trump, Reviving Section 230 Debate
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 21
Summary
Chris Murphy said government should regulate the internet so Americans spend less time isolated online, arguing loneliness and powerlessness make voters more susceptible to Donald Trump.
On a Sunday podcast promoting his book, the Connecticut Democrat said rebuilding local institutions, raising the minimum wage and tightening online rules would make people feel more connected and politically empowered.
The White House hit back through spokesperson Davis Ingle, who called Murphy a "lightweight, anti-American disgrace who lies for a living."
The remarks land in a broader bipartisan fight over tech oversight: lawmakers have pushed limits on social-media protections under Section 230, while divisions have widened over how far Congress should regulate AI.