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Negative reactions across the spectrum in Europe over Trump Twitter ban (more recently Merkel). Many Europeans feel this is too much power invested in a private company, thus EU regulatory measures pushed over the last few years.
And a sterile debate over the definition of "freedom of expression".Yes, from a legal standpoint,a private company can choose who speaks on its platform, and Trump's speech is not restricted by courts. But letting corporations decide on a discretionary basis is seen as dangerous.
However, on an anecdotal basis, from my conversations with European friends, I think many underestimate the trauma of last week's events for Americans. And the exceptional nature of Trump's question for platforms.
You can have all the legal safeguards you want, what do you do when the President of the United States who has one the largest following decides to use his platform to peddle conspiracy theories and insurrectionist calls?
But the difference in reaction between both sides is striking enough to underscore.
