Michael Schellenberger

Rank 39 of 47

Score -94

3. “Macron only sends texts to people he is close to and works frequently with…”

The first reply came from Twitter's Global Vice President of Public Affairs, who copied Vijaya Gadde, one of the platform's chief censors.

This Global Vice President of Public Affairs noted, “I

9/3/2025, 2:58:54 PM

In reply to:

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

151d

2. “President Macron wants to text Jack”

On October 14, 2020, Twitter’s Public Policy Director for France and Russia wrote, “President Macron's team has been asking me (again!) Jack's number because the President wants to text him some supporting words re our new policies and

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

151d

🚨TWITTER FILES – FRANCE

At this moment, the Trump administration is negotiating with the EU over final obstacles to a trade deal, one of which is European censorship of US social media platforms.

Many analysts believe the massive size of the EU will lead US social media firms

The statement and images discuss internal communications regarding President Macron's attempt to contact a Twitter executive. It highlights issues of privacy, communication protocols, and international relations, particularly in the context of social media policies and election integrity.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not appear to cause harm but rather discusses communication logistics.
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement respects privacy by not disclosing personal contact information, though it involves high-profile individuals. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding of the complexities in international communication and policy discussions. [+1]