Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has decided to remove all restrictions on Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, following a recent period of criticism from Trump directed at Zuckerberg online.
Meta's announcement on Friday, July 12, cited the approach of the GOP nomination at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee as a factor in their decision. They stated, "In assessing our responsibility to allow political expression, we believe that the American people should be able to hear from the nominees for President on the same basis."
Previously, Trump had been banned from Facebook and Instagram in 2021 after the Capitol insurrection, and similarly from Twitter. Although Meta reinstated his accounts last year, they had maintained monitoring for potential violations that could prompt further suspension.
Now, all restrictions have been lifted, coinciding with Trump's recent comments criticizing Zuckerberg on Truth Social, a platform Trump established following his mainstream social media bans. Trump's post included statements about pursuing election fraudsters vigorously if elected president, with a warning directed at "ZUCKERBUCKS."
While it's unclear if Trump's remarks directly influenced Meta's decision, the company affirmed that both Trump and President Biden will be subject to the same content policies as other users, aimed at preventing hate speech and incitement to violence.
It remains to be seen how Trump will utilize his reinstated Facebook and Instagram presence alongside his ongoing focus on Truth Social.
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