Social Networks Ban President Trump after the US Capitol Riots

Social Networks Ban President Trump after the US Capitol Riots

After the violent protests in Washington DC, various social media platforms moved to ban
US President Donald Trump from posting. This would significantly limit Trump's capacity to
connect with his constituents in his final sitting weeks.
Facebook said on Thursday that it was locking Trump’s account until at least Inauguration
Day. Twitter and YouTube also took down a video in which Trump praised the rioters and
claimed the presidential election was rigged.
The Capitol riots left four people dead, and amid the chaos, Senators evacuated or locked in
rooms to stay safe, leaders called on Trump to calm the surging crowd by issuing an official
statement in support of the incoming President Biden and the election results.
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