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Pavel Durov’s Arrest: A Warning for Western Freedom

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In a world increasingly dominated by digital communication and instant information, the defense of freedom on the internet has become one of the main battlegrounds for democratic societies. The recent interview between Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, and the well-known host Tucker Carlson clearly exposes the risks faced by those who challenge state and corporate control, especially in Europe. Durov’s sudden arrest and temporary disappearance in France last August, an episode that shocked his followers and international observers, reveals a worrying picture about the erosion of individual liberties and the growing influence of progressive governments acting under authoritarian logic.

For many, Pavel Durov represents the fight for privacy and free expression in a context where major digital platforms are under government pressure and increasing censorship. Telegram, the app he founded, has been one of the few digital spaces where users can communicate with a high level of protection against intrusion. That is why when news spread of his arrest in France, alarm was immediate.

According to Durov’s account in his interview with Tucker Carlson, one August morning while most people checked their phones, headlines announced his detention on French soil. What was most unsettling, however, was the silence that followed: days without clear information or official details about the causes, his situation, or whereabouts. This silence forced many to question the transparency and respect for individual guarantees in Europe and to ask if democratic governments are truly committed to protecting fundamental rights.

The impact of this arrest was not only personal for Durov but also symbolic. For those who value freedom in the digital environment, seeing a leader who defends these liberties detained without public explanation represents a red flag about the direction the old continent is taking.

This incident is indicative of a broader trend in Europe. Governments and European institutions, heavily influenced by progressive and technocratic parties, have adopted increasingly restrictive policies that, under the pretext of protecting security and fighting misinformation, severely limit freedom of expression and online privacy.

Durov’s detention fits into this context of growing state control, where authorities act with troubling opacity and a clear willingness to intervene in platforms and communications that question or challenge their agendas. The apparent arbitrariness of the arrest, combined with the official silence afterward, reflects how the supposed defense of democracy can become an excuse for authoritarian practices that end up stifling dissent.

This phenomenon starkly contrasts with the liberal principles underpinning Western societies. While Europe seems to be leaning toward more control, putting its citizens’ freedom at risk, the United States, under the conservative leadership of the Trump administration, has shown a firmer stance in defending sovereignty, digital freedom, and constitutional order.

From a Republican perspective, Durov’s arrest in France is a clear example of the risks democracies face when the political left gains control of institutions without effective checks. The Trump administration has consistently defended freedom of expression and privacy, recognizing the importance of protecting platforms and citizens from excessive state intervention and censorship.

U.S. leadership has repeatedly emphasized that freedom is the foundation upon which prosperity and national security rest. For this reason, policies have been promoted to ensure companies and citizens can exercise their rights without fear of arbitrary reprisals. In this framework, Pavel Durov’s story serves as a warning of what could happen if the principles that guarantee freedom in the digital age are not firmly upheld.

Moreover, the contrast with Europe is clear: while France and other European countries allow detentions and censorship without clear explanations, the U.S. defends the presumption of innocence, due process, and transparency — essential conditions for any healthy democracy.

Telegram, under Durov’s leadership, has become a vital platform for those seeking a space free from state surveillance and corporate censorship. This represents not only a successful business but a symbol of resistance against the ideological control some governments attempt to impose. The freedom to communicate is a fundamental right, and its defense is crucial in a world where information can be manipulated or restricted to shape opinions and control societies.

Therefore, Durov’s detention is an emblematic case highlighting how technological advances are also the stage for a political and cultural battle over control of public discourse. Censorship disguised as security measures, and unexplained detentions, are warning signs that should motivate citizens to demand greater transparency and respect for their rights.

The interview of Pavel Durov with Tucker Carlson is more than a personal story. It is a window into a structural problem affecting all the West: the tension between freedom and control in the digital age. The disappearance of a man who represents the defense of privacy and free expression, followed by enforced silence, should serve as a wake-up call for all who value genuine democracy.

At this crucial moment, the United States has the opportunity and responsibility to lead the defense of freedoms that cost so much to build. The Trump administration, with its commitment to sovereignty and liberty, offers a model to confront threats coming from both external and internal actors.

Citizens must remain vigilant and active, aware that freedom is not a guaranteed gift but a right that must be defended every day. Pavel Durov’s experience reminds us that the battle for digital freedom is also a battle for identity, justice, and human dignity.

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President Trump Taps Dr. Ben Carson for New Role — A HUGE Win for America First Agenda

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Dr. Ben Carson is the newest member of the Trump administration.

On Wednesday, former Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ben Carson, was sworn in as the national adviser for nutrition, health, and housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins shared that Carson’s role will be to oversee Trump’s new Big Beautiful Bill law, which aims to ensure Americans’ quality of life, from nutrition to stable housing.

After being sworn in, Carson shared, “Today, too many Americans are suffering from the effects of poor nutrition. Through common-sense policymaking, we have an opportunity to give our most vulnerable families the tools they need to flourish.”

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Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

“There is no one more qualified than Dr. Carson to advise on policies that improve Americans’ everyday quality of life, from nutrition to healthcare quality to ensuring families have access to safe and stable housing,” said Secretary Rollins.

“With six in ten Americans living with at least one chronic disease, and rural communities facing unique challenges with respect to adequate housing, Dr. Carson’s insight and experience is critical. Dr. Carson will be crucial to implementing the rural health investment provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill and advise on America First polices related to nutrition, health, and housing.

“As the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the first Trump Administration, Dr. Carson worked to expand opportunity and strengthen communities, and we are honored to welcome him to the second Trump Administration to help lead our efforts here at USDA to Make America Healthy Again and ensure rural America continues to prosper.”

“Today, too many Americans are suffering from the effects of poor nutrition. Through common-sense policymaking, we have an opportunity to give our most vulnerable families the tools they need to flourish,” said Dr. Ben Carson. “I am honored to work with Secretary Rollins on these important initiatives to help fulfill President Trump’s vision for a healthier, stronger America.”

On Sunday, Dr. Carson was one of the many speakers at the memorial service of the late TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk.

During the memorial service, Carson highlighted that Kirk was shot at 12:24 p.m. and then continued to share the Bible verse John 12:24, which reads, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.”

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LEAKED MEMO: Deep State Prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia Claim There Isn’t Enough Evidence to Convict Comey Amid Reports of Imminent Indictment

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On Wednesday evening, disgruntled officials in the Eastern District of Virginia leaked contents of a memo explaining why charges should not be brought against James Comey.

As reported earlier, former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia in the next few days.

Comey will reportedly be charged for lying to Congress in a 2020 testimony about whether he authorized leaks to the media.

Officials in the Eastern District of Virginia are still fighting to stop Comey from being charged after Trump fired US Attorney Erik Siebert.

President Trump last week fired Erik Siebert as the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia because he refused to bring charges against Letitia James, Comey, Schiff and others.

On Saturday evening, President Trump announced that he had appointed Lindsey Halligan – his personal attorney who defended him against the Mar-a-Lago raid – as US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Now, with just days to go before the statute of limitations runs out to charge Comey for lying during a September 30, 2020 testimony, Lindsey Halligan is reportedly gearing up to indict Comey.

Prosecutors reportedly gave newly sworn-in Halligan a memo defending James Comey and explaining why charges should not brought against the fired FBI Director.

Per MSNBC’s Ken Dilanian:

Two sources familiar with the matter tell me prosecutors in the EDVA US attorney‘s office presented newly sworn US attorney Lindsey Halligan with a memo explaining why charges should not be brought against James Comey, because there isn’t enough evidence to establish probable cause a crime was committed, let alone enough to convince a jury to convict him.

Justice Department guidelines say a case should not be brought unless prosecutors believe it’s more likely than not that they can win a conviction beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Nearly 8 in 10 Voters Say the United States is in Political Crisis After the Assassination of Charlie Kirk

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Nearly eight in ten voters believe that the United States is in a political crisis in the wake of the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk.

According to a Quinnipiac University national poll of registered voters released on Wednesday, a massive 93 percent of Democrats, 84 percent of independents, and 60 percent of Republicans said the nation is in a political crisis.

“The Kirk assassination lays bare raw, bipartisan concerns about where the country is headed,” Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy said of the poll results.

Quinnipiac reports:

Seventy-one percent of voters think politically motivated violence in the United States today is a very serious problem, 22 percent think it is a somewhat serious problem, 3 percent think it is a not so serious problem, and 1 percent think it is not a problem at all.

This is a jump from Quinnipiac University’s June 26 poll when 54 percent thought politically motivated violence in the United States today was a very serious problem, 37 percent thought it was a somewhat serious problem, 6 percent thought it was a not so serious problem, and 2 percent thought it was not a problem at all.

Nearly 6 in 10 voters (58 percent) think it will not be possible to lower the temperature on political rhetoric and speech in the United States, while 34 percent think it will be possible.

Over half, 54 percent, of voters believe the US will see increased political violence over the next few years. Another 27 percent said they think it will stay “about the same,” while just 14 percent believe it will ease.

A 53 percent majority also said they are “pessimistic about freedom of speech being protected in the United States.”

Surprisingly, a 53 percent majority also believes the current system of democracy is not working.

“From a perceived assault on freedom of speech to the fragility of the democracy, a shudder of concern and pessimism rattles a broad swath of the electorate. Nearly 80 percent of registered voters feel they are witnessing a political crisis, seven in ten say political violence is a very serious problem, and a majority say this discord won’t go away anytime soon,” Malloy added.

The vast majority, 82 percent, said the way that people discuss politics is contributing to the violence.

“When asked if political discourse is contributing to violence, a rare meeting of the minds…Republicans, Democrats, and independents in equal numbers say yes, it is,” Malloy said.

The survey was conducted from September 18 to 21 among 1,276 registered voters with a margin of error of +/- 3.3 percentage points.

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