Media specialists: The King's speech defined responsible freedom of expression as a strength for Jordan protected by the Constitution

They noted that the royal messages affirming everyone's right to express their opinions and ideas on public affairs clearly demonstrate royal care and protection for freedom of opinion, ensuring it remains loyal to the public interest and contributes to building a state of institutions and improving performance, free from distorting sincere work to serve specific agendas, entities, or interests.

Dr. Nouzat Abu Al-Asal, professor of digital media, said the King addressed Jordanians directly, affirming they are the recipients of his trust, his people and kin—words close to the heart that every Jordanian deeply values. She pointed out that from this message, His Majesty emphasized that public discourse is a legitimate right for all, which instills great confidence with significant impact, and places a major responsibility on every opinion holder toward Jordan, whether through media outlets or social media platforms.

She noted that the King clarified that freedom of expression and public discourse is a right protected and fully safeguarded by the Constitution, and that Jordan and its leadership welcome every opinion, provided it is sincere and responsible.

She added that His Majesty's words on freedom of expression and public discourse were followed by phrases that should serve as a reference for anyone wishing to express an opinion, to be recalled before writing or publishing, when He emphasized that whoever loves Jordan preserves its generous giving, the dignity of words, and the etiquette of disagreement.

She indicated that these meanings, within media and journalistic codes of ethics, affirm the importance of respectful disagreement and that words carry dignity, being a trust upon every individual.

For his part, Zaid Al-Momani, media content monitor at the Jordan Media Institute, said the King summarized for the public the highest goal for anyone wishing to exercise freedom of expression, affirming that those who adhere to the responsible boundaries of this right earn the trust of Jordan and Jordanians, and are the ones who convey words and knowledge to the public.

He added that honest expression preserves society and its social fabric, steering clear of hate speech, so that Jordan remains "precious, great in stature and standing," as the King stated at the end of his speech.

He noted that the King did not limit his remarks to public discourse participants, but extended them to the legislative authority and Parliament, affirming that difference of opinion is a strength, and this message applies to all content issued by the Council.

He pointed out that His Majesty addressed Council members, stating that the Council must be the nation's voice, guardian of the public interest, and overseer of government performance, placing Jordanians' interests first, and that differences among its members should be a source of strength as long as Jordan's interest remains the goal, and that Jordanians do not only look at laws issued by Parliament, but also at its conduct and discourse.

He considered this a profound message worthy of being present before every word and action taken by officials in public service.

Sultan Al-Khalayleh, president of the Sond Association for Youth Thought, said that words are a trust, and Jordan's interest comes first in every opinion expressed across all platforms, as affirmed by His Majesty in his speech.

He added that platforms and media outlets shape the scene, and everything published or said through them must be accompanied by responsibility, accuracy, and consideration of the public interest, avoiding misinformation, falsification, and hate speech targeting Jordan's social fabric.

He affirmed that what the King said about freedom and dignity of speech contributes to building Jordan, and that responsible disagreement strengthens Jordan's resilience against anyone attempting to breach it for personal gain or special purpose. He confirmed that public discourse is a permitted right that no one can prevent, but freedom of expression loses its meaning if used to harm the public interest, and such misuse must never be tolerated.

He noted that many youth express their opinions through social media platforms, and some gain access to traditional media, necessitating careful consideration of every word they utter and ensuring their opinions are based on facts and realities serving Jordan and its social fabric. He affirmed that Jordan comes first, second, third, and tenth, and, as the King said, is a trust upon everyone, indicating these words place a significant and multiplied responsibility on everyone's shoulders.

Al-Khalayleh reminded public discourse participants that responsible and loyal freedom of expression does not include hate speech, exclusion of others, or hostility against them, nor does it allow spreading false news, rumors, misinformation, character assassination, fraud, or cyberbullying under the pretext of freedom of expression. He affirmed that adherence to these guidelines protects Jordan from those who have sought to harm it throughout history.