Meta agrees to pay Trump $25 million to settle lawsuit over Facebook and Instagram suspensions
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Meta has settled a federal lawsuit with Donald Trump for $25 million, stemming from the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts after the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump alleged "impermissible censorship" by Meta, which has confirmed that about $22 million will be allotted for his presidential library. The settlement represents a notable triumph for Trump and suggests a shift in Zuckerberg's approach towards Trump, including new appointments and the ending of fact-checking measures that did not align with Trump's views.
Meta has agreed to a $25 million settlement with Donald Trump, resolving a lawsuit over First Amendment violations after he was suspended from Facebook and Instagram.
The payment signifies a pivotal victory for Trump and marks Zuckerberg's strategic outreach, including changes in company leadership and policies favoring Trump allies.
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