{"id":26988,"date":"2026-04-16T10:43:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=26988"},"modified":"2026-04-16T10:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T10:43:55","slug":"trump-admin-pushes-global-plan-to-protect-kids-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=26988","title":{"rendered":"Trump Admin Pushes Global Plan to Protect Kids Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n              <span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time:<\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"325\">A new initiative from the State Department is aiming to protect children online while preserving fundamental freedoms. As nations grapple with the dangers of digital exploitation, the United States is encouraging a balanced approach that safeguards both safety and liberty.\n<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"325\">This content is supported by your donations.<br \/>Give today.<\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"347\">From the Daily Wire:\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"583\">American diplomats will push countries around the world to adopt policies that prioritize the online safety of kids while not jeopardizing free speech or digital privacy, according to an internal memo first obtained by The Daily Wire.\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"815\">The memo from the State Department directs diplomats to encourage their host countries to pursue policies that keep children safe from the dangers of online pornography and sexual abuse while not compromising fundamental freedoms.\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1067\">\u201cThe Trump Administration strongly prioritizes the protection of children online, advancing policies that combat exploitation while safeguarding privacy, free expression, and innovation,\u201d State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott told The Daily Wire. \u2026\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1067\">\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1514\">This effort reflects a growing recognition that the internet\u2014while a powerful tool\u2014also poses serious risks, especially for children. From exposure to explicit content to the rise of exploitation and abuse, families are increasingly concerned about what young people encounter online. By promoting policies that emphasize both protection and freedom, the United States is seeking to lead globally on an issue that affects millions of households.\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1961\">One key element of this approach is empowering parents rather than expanding government control. The State Department\u2019s memo highlights the importance of parental involvement and digital literacy, favoring tools that allow families to manage access rather than broad, one-size-fits-all restrictions. This emphasis recognizes that parents, not governments, are best positioned to guide and protect their children in an increasingly digital world.\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2346\">The memo also explores technological solutions like privacy-protecting age verification systems, while rejecting more intrusive methods that require sensitive personal identification. This balance is crucial. Protecting children must not come at the expense of free speech, privacy, or innovation\u2014values that are foundational to both American society and a healthy digital ecosystem.\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2968\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Intercessors, let\u2019s pray for policies that truly protect children while preserving the freedoms we cherish. Ask the Lord to guide our leaders, strengthen families, and raise up a generation grounded in truth.\n<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2968\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<h4 data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2968\">Share this article and leave a prayer below\u2014your voice matters.<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2968\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">(Excerpt from the Daily Wire. Photo Credit: ClarkandCompany\/Getty Images Signature via Canva Teams)<br \/>\n&#13;\n            <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 2 minutes A new initiative from the State Department is aiming to protect children online while preserving fundamental freedoms. As nations grapple with the dangers of digital exploitation, the United States is encouraging a balanced approach that safeguards both safety and liberty. 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