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One could argue these companies are extensions of the government when they collude with the NSA to illegally spy on Americans.

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That doesn't sound like a good-faith argument to me. Is Boeing the government also? AT&T? Did Chrysler become the government during the WW2 supply push?

If the government uses their monetary ties, or forces a company with threats of legal (or executive) action to suppress free speech, I believe that is a violation of the 1st amendment.

Are you stating that as an unrelated hypothetical, or are you claiming that Trump forced Twitter to censor himself?

I am stating a general principal.

If Twitter made the decision based on government pressure, it would be because of influence by the upcoming administration. I have not seen evidence to this effect.

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