Mike Belcher posted several statements on his social media account on September 24, 2025, expressing skepticism toward journalists and clarifying his position on elected officials’ First Amendment rights.
In a post at 1:44 a.m. UTC, Belcher wrote, “Might just come here next… https://t.co/ojJd9nalvC”.
Later that day, at 3:33 p.m. UTC, Belcher shared his views regarding journalists and his approach to inquiries about the CHARLIE Act. He stated, “I generally have taken a no-engagement stance with journalists. I view them as worse and far more dangerous than prostitutes.
However, I have tried hard to be kind and generous with inquiries about the CHARLIE Act. The below engagement, with a journalist from @indepthnh, who”.
In another post published seconds later at 3:33 p.m. UTC, Belcher clarified his perspective on the authority of elected officials under the First Amendment. He said, “No, that would not remotely be my argument. Elected (and constitutionally confirmed) officials of any branch are vested with certain powers and authority as delegated, and generally retain most 1A protections in all activities (they can be fired by voters in the next election).”
Belcher’s comments refer to ongoing debates regarding public officials’ speech rights and interactions with journalists. The CHARLIE Act mentioned in his posts has been subject to discussion in political circles; however, further details on the act or Belcher’s specific role were not provided in these posts.
