McCaul Says China Using Social Media to Weaponize the First Amendment

The transcript discusses the spread of Chinese propaganda on US platforms, the need for tech companies to be regulated like traditional media, bipartisan support for US sanctions on Chinese officials supporting anti-Hong Kong protesters, and the COVID-19 response in a specific US state. The speaker emphasizes the balance between freedom of speech and national security, and the importance of tech companies taking responsibility for content on their platforms.

What bipartisan legislation was discussed regarding sanctions against Chinese officials?

What factors contributed to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the speaker's home state?

How does the speaker view the balance between economic health and public safety during the pandemic?