Meta has settled a lawsuit with Donald Trump for $25 million, stemming from the suspension of his accounts after the January 6 Capitol attack. Most of the settlement, $22 million, will finance Trump's presidential library. The legal dispute highlights Trump's claims against several social media companies following the attack, including YouTube and Twitter. Facebook's action was a shift from its prior allowance for political leaders, citing concerns about misuse during civil unrest. CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized the risks linked to allowing Trump's use of the platform during such a volatile period.
Trump's lawsuit against Facebook, which is now under parent company Meta, was one of several he brought against social media companies in the wake of January 6.
We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great," said Mark Zuckerberg.
The majority of the settlement, $22m, will go toward a fund to pay for Trump's presidential library.
They shouldn't be allowed to get away with this censoring and silencing, and ultimately, we will win. Our Country can't take this abuse anymore!" - Donald Trump.
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