Meta drops restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
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Meta drops restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Friday that it has eased the stringent content restrictions previously imposed on former President Donald Trump's accounts. This policy shift marks a significant change as the political landscape heats up with the Republican National Convention on the horizon. The History of Trump's Social Media Ban Donald Trump's relationship with social media platforms, particularly Facebook and Instagram, has been tumultuous. Following the events of January 6, 2021, where Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Meta, along with other social media giants like Twitter, decided to suspend Trump's accounts. The decision was driven by concerns over the potential for further incitement of violence and the spread of misinformation. In January 2023, Meta reinstated Trump's accounts but placed them under stringent rules. Any violation, no matter how minor, could result in another suspension, potentially lasting up to two ye…
