Communists are not real big on Freedom of Speech.
Oh they’re huge on it when not in total control.
They manipulate it to their advantage, calling out anyone who criticizes their expressed thoughts. Then they trash it and act as if they never liked it.
https://pushingrubberdownhill.com/2018/08/06/i-no-longer-believe-in-free-speech/
Much like the military. People foolishly believe liberals (communists) hate the military. They only hate it when they are not in control. But they LOVE it when they tell them what to do. (Hence also never fully trust military.)