At the World Economic Forum, John Kerry spoke candidly about the challenges the First Amendment poses in the fight to brainwash Americans on climate change. According to Kerry, the constitutional right to free speech is preventing meaningful action to combat what he sees as disinformation — information he doesn’t like — being spread by alternative media outlets.

Kerry expressed his frustration with how media narratives have evolved. “The referees we used to have, who would determine what’s a fact, have kind of been eviscerated,” he said. With the rise of alternative media, he added, it has become harder to enforce a single narrative on critical issues like climate change.

He lamented the fact that people now have the freedom to choose news sources that align with their views. “People self-select where they go for their news,” Kerry stated. “This creates a vicious cycle of misinformation.”

Kerry acknowledged that there are ongoing discussions about how to counter alternative media, but he emphasized that the First Amendment presents a significant hurdle. This, he argued, is a major reason why efforts to curb misinformation have been ineffective.

His remarks drew strong reactions, particularly from conservatives who argue that the First Amendment is crucial for protecting free speech. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) tweeted that Kerry’s remarks show a disregard for Americans’ rights.

Kerry’s comments have sparked debate about the role of free speech in the media and whether there should be restrictions to curb misinformation on important issues like climate change.