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The advertiser withdrawals underscore a growing divide: mainstream brands are increasingly cautious about associating with controversial figures or platforms labeled as “free speech” insurgents. The effect is twofold. On one hand, it demonstrates corporate influence over online discourse, incentivizing platforms to censor to secure ad revenue. On the other, it fuels fears that mainstream corporations are capitulating to ideological pressures, stifling dissent and alternative perspectives.