NetChoice, an association of internet companies including Facebook, objected to Pelosi’s “false and over-the-top” accusation.
“Speaker Pelosi’s accusation that Facebook is a ‘willing enabler’ of Russian interference in our elections is completely false and appears to be an attempt to use an important national discussion for her own political gamesmanship,” said Carl Szabo, the group’s vice president.
Szabo also said Pelosi’s true aim appeared to be “to frighten platforms into removing any content she feels is unflattering.”
