“We removed it because on balance we believe it contributes to rather than diminishes the risk of ongoing violence.” “This is an emergency situation and we are taking appropriate emergency measures, including removing President Trump’s video,” tweeted Facebook integrity chief Guy Rosen. The spokesperson said YouTube would allow users to repost the video if it contained additional educational context.įacebook initially handled the post by adding a label that directed users to authoritative sources of information on the election and read, “The US has laws, procedures, and establishment institutions to ensure the integrity of our elections.” But it later escalated its decision by removing the post entirely, and blocking Trump from posting for a 24-hour period. YouTube removed the video, according to a company spokesperson, who said the post violated its policies against content alleging widespread voter fraud during the 2020 elections. The company has long treated world leaders differently from ordinary users in how it handles violations of its rules, citing public interest in knowledge about their messages. The social media companies have long faced criticism from Democratic leaders, civil rights groups and other advocates that they have failed to enforce their policies against the incitement of violence on their platforms when it comes to Trump and his allies. He added, “It’s time for and Mark Zuckerberg to remove Trump from their platforms.” Social media continues to amplify his anti-democratic rhetoric.” “Trump is inciting violence and spreading dangerous misinformation that is undermining our democracy and our way of life. “Enough is enough!” tweeted House Energy and Commerce Chair Frank Pallone (D-N.J.). A Twitter spokesperson said it was the first time the company had locked Trump’s account over violations not related to claims of copyright infringement.Ī flood of Democratic lawmakers called on the platforms to take more permanent action against Trump. It marked the most severe actions taken by two social media platforms against Trump yet. Facebook’s Instagram platform said it was locking his account there too. “Our public interest policy - which has guided our enforcement action in this area for years - ends where we believe the risk of harm is higher and/or more severe.”įacebook followed suit later Wednesday, announcing it would impose a “24-hour feature block” that would temporarily strip Trump of his ability to post. “Future violations of the Twitter Rules, including our Civic Integrity or Violent Threats policies, will result in permanent suspension of the account,” the company said. Trump appeared to have removed the tweets sometime Wednesday night, indicating he will regain access to his account Thursday morning, according to information provided by a Twitter spokesperson about its labeling policies. Twitter said it would require Trump to take down that post and two other tweets fanning his false claims about a rigged election, and that his account would remain locked until 12 hours after he did so.
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