How did the US government attempt to silence the opposition to the was?

The U.S. government employed various strategies to suppress opposition to the Vietnam War, including the use of censorship, surveillance, and legal action against anti-war activists. The FBI monitored and infiltrated protest groups, while laws such as the Smith Act were used to prosecute those deemed to be advocating for sedition. Additionally, the government often portrayed dissenters as unpatriotic or aligned with communism, thereby stigmatizing opposition and discouraging public dissent. This combination of tactics aimed to stifle dissenting voices and maintain support for the war effort.