Speier calls for screening of service members’ social media accounts | The Hill

In a letter addressed to President Biden and his top Defense chiefs, Rep. Jackie Speier, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, suggests the federal government weed out more ties to white supremacist far-right groups. She calls for screening the social media accounts of U.S. service members and other “individuals with sensitive roles.” It is also stated in the letter that an executive order must be issued to identify white supremacy and violent extremism as a critical threat.

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/536724-speier-calls-for-screening-of-service-members-social-media-accounts?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2002.02.21&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief