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Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta's decision to lift restrictions on Trump's accounts marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over political speech and social media regulation. It reflects Meta's evolving policies regarding the balance between allowing political expression and maintaining community standards.

Written By: Saumya Nigam @snigam04 New Delhi Published : Jul 14, 2024 18:08 IST, Updated : Jul 14, 2024 18:08 IST
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Image Source : REUTERS Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta announced that it would roll back certain restrictions which were imposed earlier on former U.S. President Donald Trump- for using Facebook and Instagram. The decision was made recently to balance political expression and maintain community standards.

Background of suspension and reinstatement

Following the events of January 6 (2021), when Meta indefinitely suspended Trump's accounts due to his comments which were praising the individuals involved in storming the U.S. Capitol. 

In early 2023, Meta reinstated his accounts under the condition that his posts would be closely monitored for any violations that could lead to further suspensions ranging from one month to two years.

Changes in monitoring

Meta has now decided to lift the additional monitoring on Trump's accounts, which means that Trump is currently a presidential nominee who is running against incumbent President Joe Biden, and he will no longer face the heightened scrutiny which was previously imposed by Meta.

Meta's statement

In an updated blog post, Meta clarified its stance, stating, "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."

Criticism and social media experts' views

Social media experts have consistently criticized Meta and other platforms for their handling of political content, especially from political candidates. The decision to reinstate Trump's accounts and now ease monitoring has sparked renewed debate about the responsibilities of social media platforms in moderating political discourse.

Trump's Social Media presence and it’s impact

Apart from Meta, Trump was also banned from Twitter in 2021. The decision was made after Elon Musk acquired X (formerly known as Twitter) in 2022, where he promptly reinstated Trump's account. 

However, Trump has only made one post since then, and it has indicated a relatively limited engagement on the platform.

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