In a surprising turn, former President Obama has voiced strong support for government-imposed “restraints” on what can be shared online, aiming to combat the rising tide of “disinformation” and “misinformation.”
Speaking at the Connecticut Forum on June 17, 2025, Obama warned that digital falsehoods are eroding public trust and threatening the very foundations of democracy. He emphasized that misleading information doesn’t have to convince—it only needs to confuse and overwhelm people.
While reaffirming his commitment to free speech, Obama suggested that carefully crafted government regulations might be necessary to limit the spread of harmful content on the internet.