Trump's executive order accuses social media companies of profiting from and partnering with Chinese government

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President Donald Trump cided work with the Chinese government in justifying his new executive order on social media platforms, according to a draft.

This picture taken on October 10, 2017, shows a party flag of the Chinese Communist Party displayed at an exhibition showcasing China's progress in the past five years at the Beijing Exhibition Center.President Donald Trump's executive order on social media platforms accuses the tech giants of working too closely with the Chinese government as part of the administration's justification for new restrictions, according to a reported leaked draft copy of the order.

The White House didn't immediately provide more information and could not confirm the authenticity of the document in response to a request fromTrump has taken aim at social media giants this week after Twitter, his favored mode of direct communciation to the masses, attached a"fact check" link to two of his tweets alleging vote-by-mail plans would lead to voter fraud in this fall's election.

The executive order, based on the draft version posted by The National Pulse and subject to change until it is signed, specifically calls out Google for working with the Chinese Communist Party to create a search engine and tracking users for surveillance.

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“seeks to ban federal spending on advertising with platforms that violate the 'free speech principles' outlined in the order.” - I wonder if they will stop putting out election ads then?

Trump acts a lot like “the Chinese”

FB IG Twitter are banned in china

Omg he is taking to many pills

When will the insanity end?

Is this China 24/7 campaign messaging really landing with anyone?

His obsession with 🇨🇳 will destroy him. Can’t wait to see the back of him next January

Just like Ivanka!

'cided'? I believe 'cited,' as in 'citation,' is the word you were looking for. C'mon guys, you can do better.

Pizzagate but with Chinese food! DieHarderTweetingWithaVengance9

Projection.

Weren’t Trump shirts made in China? Wasn’t Ivanka’s company based in China?

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