The US State Department has imposed visa bans on a former EU commissioner and four others for allegedly coercing American social media platforms to censor viewpoints. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused them of leading efforts to suppress American speech. The most notable target is Thierry Breton, who was involved in the EU's Digital Services Act. The bans have been condemned by French officials and the targeted individuals, who argue that the DSA was democratically adopted and does not affect the US. The situation has sparked a debate on censorship and digital governance.