A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States.
This Senate resolution condemns President Trump's statements suggesting that criticism of him is "illegal" and reaffirms that free speech and criticism of public officials are protected by the First Amendment and essential to democracy. The resolution references specific incidents, including Trump's November 2025 social media post calling comedian Seth Meyers' commentary "probably illegal," and actions by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr threatening to use regulatory power against broadcasters airing political commentary critical of Trump. The resolution declares that criticism of the president is not only lawful but necessary for a functioning democracy, and it urges all Trump administration officials to stop using government regulatory, licensing, investigative, or enforcement power to punish or suppress speech that criticizes the president. As a Senate resolution rather than legislation, this measure expresses the chamber's position but does not create law and requires no presidential signature or funding.
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