This resolution condemns President Donald J. Trump's suggestion that criticism of him is "illegal" and that governmental power could be used to punish such speech. It specifically references a social media post by President Trump regarding commentary by comedian Seth Meyers and notes previous instances where he attacked late-night comedians and urged the Federal Communications Commission to revoke broadcast licenses for airing political commentary. The resolution highlights that such actions suggest the administration views criticism as illegal and subject to regulatory punishment. The Senate affirms that the First Amendment to the Constitution protects the right to criticize public officials, including the President, and to engage in vigorous public debate without fear of governmental retaliation. It emphasizes that robust public debate and criticism are fundamental to democratic governance and accountability. The resolution urges all officials of the Trump administration to refrain from using regulatory, licensing, investigative, or enforcement authorities to penalize or suppress speech that criticizes the President or his administration's policies.