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Mike Benz, former White House speechwriter and tech policy advisor, shared insights into his unique role crafting speeches for Donald Trump and tackling social media censorship. Initially, a corporate lawyer representing tech firms, Benz shifted focus in 2016 after witnessing increasing internet censorship tied to government influence over tech giants. His research propelled him into the White House, working closely with Ben Carson before moving to Trump’s speechwriting team. Despite Benz’s efforts to spotlight social media censorship in speeches—culminating in a major 2020 address involving state attorneys general—Trump reportedly downplayed the threat, confident he couldn’t be silenced. Benz stressed the political complexities, noting resistance even among allies to confront censorship head-on until it was too late to avoid conflict with tech giants.
