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The Prime Minister, a very nice guy, but nobody's done anything. I've been watching this for years. Most concerningly, I look to our very dear friends, the United Kingdom, where the backsliding away from conscience rights has placed the basic liberties of religious Britons, in particular, in the crosshairs. A little over two years ago, the British government charged Adam Smith Connor, a 51-year-old physiotherapist and army veteran, with the crime of standing 50 meters from an abortion clinic and silently praying. Well, that's what's happening in England right now, isn't it? 100%? Is it 100%? Yes, it's really happening. You can't give people that much control. You can't give people that much control over what offends them or what offends people; what you could say, what you can't say. In the UK, free speech is starting to feel more like a crime than a right.
One story that caught a lot of attention recently was about a veteran arrested just for praying in public. Yes, you heard that right—praying in public. This wasn't some protest or act of violence, but an expression of faith in a public space. The arrest made waves because it highlights something many have been talking about: the UK is tightening its grip on personal freedoms, especially when it comes to speech and expression. Come at the end of every episode, they'd be waiting outside of your… your… yeah. Here's the thing, man: this is a new thing. This wasn't England 10 years ago. All right, this is a new thing, and it's a scary thing; it's a really scary thing. They arrested thousands of people for social media posts—thousands.
JD Vance, the US politician and author, wasted no time calling this out. He pointed to this incident as a perfect example of how the UK is slipping into authoritarianism. According to Vance, the arrest wasn't just about a man praying; it was about a system that's becoming increasingly intolerant of any form of dissent or free expression. It's a move that feels all too familiar, he argues, where governments put rules in place that stifle personal freedoms under the guise of protecting society. And in the UK, this seems to be happening more and more. Speech. I tell you, you're talking about JD's speech, right? Yes, sir. I heard his speech, and he talked about uh freedom of speech, and and I think it's true. In Europe, it's losing—they're losing their wonderful right of freedom of speech. I see it. I mean, I thought he made a very good speech, actually a very brilliant speech.
Joe Rogan, who's always been a big advocate for free speech, didn't stay silent either. He took to his platform to say what many were thinking: How did we get to the point where someone is arrested for simply voicing their beliefs? Rogan has been outspoken about the decline of free speech in the UK, especially with the growing number of people being arrested or punished for things they've said online. What he sees is a worrying trend—one where people are too afraid to speak their minds because the law could come down hard on them. His government is that it's actually an offer to work together to not just fix a problem but to restore what has always been true about the special relationship of the United States and the UK, and that is first and foremost we're going to recognize individuals as sovereign, and especially when it comes to their right to worship, particularly their… Rogan doesn't just talk about it from the sidelines though; he's vouching for the UK to protect the very freedoms that are supposed to define a democracy. The reality, as he sees it, is that freedom of speech is under attack in many parts of the world, especially in the UK, where citizens can be fined or jailed for comments made on social media or even in public spaces. It's a growing issue that both Rogan and Vance warn could spread beyond the UK if not addressed. This isn't just about one story; it's a larger conversation about how governments are slowly chipping away at personal freedoms. And with figures like Rogan and Vance calling attention to it, the pressure is on for the UK to take a serious look at where it's headed. Free speech isn't just a political issue; it's about the ability to be heard without fear of punishment. This terrible government overreach—you're seeing it now in England, where people are getting arrested for tweets.
Yeah, England. You know, people talk about Soviet Russia, like how bad uh Russia is in terms of uh cracking down on thought police and cracking down on bad tweets and things like that. I think the statistics are… I think England in the LA… I think there's something like four thousand people have been arrested in England for thought crimes where they've said things online that people find to be a hateful thing. Keir Starmer, the leader of the UK Labour Party, has come under heavy criticism from JD Vance for how he's handling immigration. Vance argues that Starmer's policies are putting both the nation's security and its resources at serious risk. At the heart of Vance's critique is his belief that Starmer's approach allows immigrants to enter the UK without proper vetting. The concern here is clear: without adequate background checks, how can the UK ensure that those entering the country aren't a threat to its citizens or institutions? Now I wish I could say that this was a fluke, a one-off crazy example of a badly written law being enacted against a single person, but no. This last October, just a few months ago, the Scottish government began distributing letters to citizens whose new houses lay within so-called safe access zones, warning them that even private prayer within their own homes may amount to breaking the law. Naturally, the government urged readers to report any fellow citizen suspected guilty of thought crime in Britain and across Europe. Free speech, I fear, is in…
Vance's concerns aren't just about security, though. He points to the practical issues that arise when immigrants are granted benefits without being fully identified. The UK's social services, stretched thin as it is, end up being burdened by individuals who may not even be legally documented. Vance argues that when the system allows unidentified people to access healthcare, welfare, and housing, it weakens the system for everyone. The strain on public resources becomes unsustainable, and over time this kind of policy could fracture the very safety nets that the US—UK—prides itself on providing to its own citizens. What makes Vance's critique especially pointed is his accusation that Starmer is too focused on political correctness, neglecting the realities of what unchecked immigration can do to a country. According to Vance, there's an overwhelming tendency to prioritize compassion over the practical need for vetting and control. While empathy for refugees and immigrants is important, Vance suggests that the balance has tipped too far in favor of idealism at the expense of practicality. In his eyes, the Labour leader's stance is blind to the challenges these policies create for UK society. We cannot rebuild Western Civilization; we cannot rebuild the United States of America or Europe by letting millions and millions of unvetted illegal migrants come into our country. It has to stop. Thank God it's stopped here, but it's got to stop there.
Joe Rogan shares many of Vance's concerns. While he may not always engage in the specifics of UK politics, Rogan has been very vocal about the dangers of overly lax immigration policies. He's drawn parallels between the UK's approach and America's own struggles with border security. Rogan argues that when countries fail to properly vet those entering their borders, it poses not only a strain on social systems but a serious risk to national security. Just like Vance, Rogan believes there's a pressing need for transparency and accountability in the immigration process. Threats. People threaten people online, which totally makes sense; you shouldn't be allowed to threaten people online. But when you get past that, if you have an opinion about something, about something that's affecting the country that you live in, I think you should be able to express yourself, and I don't necessarily think that uh people should know that it's you. I don't think you should have to carry that around like you—you should be able to express yourself and not have to be… For both Vance and Rogan, it's clear: a country that fails to secure its borders and manage immigration effectively is putting itself in danger, both socially and economically.
The issue of free speech and immigration in the UK has caught the attention of some of the biggest figures in the US, and they're not holding back. Joe Rogan, Elon Musk, and even Donald Trump are raising alarms about the UK's growing authoritarianism, which they believe is suffocating freedom and undermining the principles that the UK, and by extension Western societies, are supposed to stand for. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been outspoken in his criticism of the UK's approach to free speech. Musk, a staunch defender of free expression, has been calling out the UK government for limiting the ability of citizens to speak their minds without fear of retribution. He argues that heavy-handed censorship policies are not only harmful to democracy but they also set a dangerous precedent for other countries to follow. Musk, leveraging his massive social media presence, has been using Twitter to draw attention to these issues, emphasizing that free speech is a fundamental right that must be protected regardless of the political or social climate. Do you have any reaction, Prime Minister, to a post by Elon Musk this morning suggesting that America should liberate Britain from a tyrannical government in relation… um… to that… um… I don't really have any… um… comments on the particular comment that was made… um… this morning.
Joe Rogan, known for his popular podcast, has echoed similar sentiments. Rogan, a firm believer in the right to free speech, has often criticized the UK for how it handles controversial issues, especially when it comes to censorship. He's pointed out how individuals are getting arrested or fined for sharing their opinions online, whether it's political views or simple expressions of faith. For Rogan, this is a clear sign that the UK is heading down a dangerous path. He regularly highlights the importance of public discourse in a healthy society, and the UK's growing crackdown on free expression doesn't sit well with him. Rogan sees these actions as a direct attack on the principles of democracy, warning that if this continues it could have a ripple effect on other countries as well. An acting as the bridge he wants to… or he could be humiliated, and Trump could be really mean to him, and he could come home with his tail between his legs. So the scale of achievement is potentially massive. It is a critical week for Keir Starmer in his Premiership. You know, I'd love to be a fly on the wall and to watch Starmer as he waits to go into the Oval Off… off… well, it wouldn't be beyond Trump and must have keep him waiting, would it? And of course that would leak as well. So if they did want to humiliate him, there's nothing worse than uh sitting outside the Headmaster's study, if you like, for half an hour until you're called in. Hopefully that won't happen to the Prime Minister, and I think that's right. The optics of this definitely are the head boy going to see the Headmaster. But it's not just Musk and Rogan. Donald Trump, the former president of the United States, has also weighed in on the issue.
Trump, no stranger to criticizing foreign governments, has expressed his concerns about the UK's political direction. He's called out the government's increasing control over speech and what he sees as a clampdown on individual freedoms. For Trump, these actions are not just a threat to the UK but to the broader values of free speech and liberty that Western democracies have long been built on. Like Musk and Rogan, Trump argues that if left unchecked, these policies could spread to other parts of the world, eroding freedoms on a global scale. What's significant here is that these three figures—Musk, Rogan, and Trump—are using their platforms to amplify these concerns, not just for the UK but for the world. They're pushing back against a system that's increasingly punishing people for speaking their minds. The message is clear: the UK's political climate is being closely watched, and there's growing pressure from the US to make sure the UK doesn't let its free speech rights slip away. But he asked to come and see me, and uh I just accepted his asking. Do you have a date, sir? What, very soon? I think he wants to come next week or the week after. And what do you hope to discuss? I don't know; it was his request, not mine, but you know I met him twice already. As these voices continue to call out the UK's policies, they're encouraging the public to become more aware of what's happening and to take action. The message is not just about the UK anymore; it's about a global movement to protect free speech. With the weight of public figures like Musk, Rogan, and Trump behind this message, it's becoming harder for the UK government to ignore the growing calls for change. Now the question is, will the UK take heed of these warnings, or will it continue down the path of authoritarianism, risking its place as a beacon of free speech in the world? If you enjoyed, leave a like and subscribe to our channel. You can watch more videos from us here.