Turkey’s Erdogan says social media a ‘threat to democracy’ | Federal News Network

Turkey’s Erdogan says social media a ‘threat to democracy’ The Associated Press December 11, 2021 10:05 am ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described social media Saturday as one of the main threats to democracy. Erdogan’s government plans to pursue legislation to criminalize spreading fake news and disinformation online, but critics say the proposed changes would tighten restrictions on free speech. More:Turkey’s Erdogan says social media a ‘threat to democracy’ | Federal News Network