President Donald Trump campaigned as a protector of free speech, but critics argue that his second term has seen unprecedented attacks on freedom of speech. The Trump administration has threatened Democratic members of Congress, pulled federal grants, sanctioned law firms representing political opponents, and arrested a student protest organizer. The government's actions have raised concerns about the right to free speech and the targeting of individuals based on their political views. Trump's supporters argue that non-U.S. citizens can be targeted for their speech, while activists and some Trump allies express alarm at the administration's approach.