House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) has called on the CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to testify at a hearing on October 8. The hearing will examine how online platforms may contribute to radicalization and incitement of politically motivated violence.
- Rep. Comer announced the hearing in an X post, citing the politically motivated assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- The committee will question platform leaders on what measures they are taking to prevent their services from being exploited for extremist purposes.
- The platforms targeted—Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit—have previously faced scrutiny for hosting communities linked to harmful or extremist content.
- Comer stated that Congress has a duty to oversee online spaces used to promote political violence and prevent further radicalization.
- The hearing is scheduled for October 8 before the House Oversight Committee.
Relevant Companies
- Reddit ($RDDT) — Recently went public, Reddit may face heightened congressional scrutiny over how its forums are moderated.
- Amazon ($AMZN) — Twitch is owned by Amazon, which may face questions about moderation policies on the platform.
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