In a striking turn of events, Attorney General Pam Bondi has found herself at the center of a heated debate over free speech.
The backlash emerged after Bondi made comments on a popular podcast, sparking widespread criticism, The Hill reported.
The controversy erupted after Bondi discussed the boundaries of free speech and hate speech on “The Katie Miller Podcast.”
It has led to sharp rebukes from civil liberties advocates and conservative figures alike, followed by a detailed clarification on social media.
On Monday, an episode of “The Katie Miller Podcast” featured Bondi as a guest.
The show is hosted by Katie Miller, wife of White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
During the discussion, Bondi addressed the distinction between free speech and hate speech.
She made particular reference to the public political assassination of Charlie Kirk.
“There’s free speech and then there’s hate speech,” Bondi said.
“There is no place, especially now, especially after what happened to Charlie, in our society…”
Bondi also stated on the podcast, “We will absolutely target you, go after you, if you are targeting anyone with hate speech.”
Her words quickly drew attention, igniting criticism from various quarters who argued that her stance contradicted established