Morning Wire FBI ‘Disinformation’ Controversy | 8.29.22
Aug 29, 2022
The FBI faces backlash over its alleged actions during the 2020 election, sparking heated debates about misinformation and censorship. Mark Zuckerberg reveals how an FBI warning influenced Facebook's coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story. Meanwhile, California plans to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035, leading to significant shifts in the auto industry. The discussion also delves into the state's electric vehicle ambitions and the hurdles it faces, such as infrastructure challenges and political controversies surrounding the FBI's actions.
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FBI's Influence
- The FBI's warning, though not explicitly about the Hunter Biden story, fit the pattern of Russian disinformation they'd advised Facebook to watch for.
- This raises concerns about potential bias and censorship, as the story was later verified as accurate.
Zuckerberg's Revelation
- Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Joe Rogan's show that an FBI warning prompted Facebook to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story.
- This revelation sparked calls for congressional hearings and accusations of election interference.
California's Gas-Powered Car Ban
- California approved regulations to ban new gas-powered car sales by 2035, impacting a third of the U.S. and 40% of car sales.
- This aggressive mandate raises questions about the feasibility of electric vehicle adoption and strain on the power grid.