Meta, the parent company of social platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has settled a lawsuit presented to them by Donald Trump in 2021 after the company suspended his social media accounts following the January 6th attack on Capitol Hill.
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In 2021, President Donald Trump accused Meta of censorship (and infringing upon his rights); however, the suspension of his accounts sparked considerable debate.
Although many individuals supported the decision, others perceived it as a violation of free speech.
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Four years later, the involved parties have reached a settlement.
Meta announces a donation of $22 million to Trump’s presidential library, while an additional $3 million will be allocated to cover his legal fees and those of other plaintiffs in the case.
This development occurs alongside numerous changes that Meta has recently implemented, as the new administration is settling in.
The company made a $1 million donation to Trump’s inauguration; furthermore, they have recently terminated their DEI programs and are eliminating their fact-checking system in favour of community notes, akin to those found on X.
However, these shifts have raised questions about the implications for content moderation and accountability.
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Reactions have trailed this development on Instagram. Read a few below;
raviolis and cannolis wrote; “So…….. Trump can sue and get MILLIONS for his “freedoms and rights” on social media while simultaneously stripping MILLIONS of their constitutional freedoms and rights in real life?”
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charmed19149 wrote; “So they owe us all 25 million because I’ve been suspended at least 10 times. And I didn’t stage a coup”
pastorwillg commented; ‘Stay focused and stay woke yall Nobody should be suprised but everyone should be prepared. This year is about being proactive let’s work and build for the future generations. Fuel our frustration toward actions and not reactions’
