Where does free speech go from here?

NPR | By Tamara Keith,

Domenico Montanaro

Published September 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM MDT

Prominent members of the Trump administration are using their roles to push back on critics, what does this mean for free speech?

Tamara Keith

Tamara Keith is a Senior Political Correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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Domenico Montanaro

Domenico Montanaro is NPR's senior political editor/correspondent. Based in Washington, D.C., his work appears on air and online delivering analysis of the political climate in Washington and campaigns. He also helps edit political coverage.

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