Civil rights groups and others on the left were quick to denounce Meta’s move.
Letting Trump back on Facebook sends a signal to other figures with large online audiences that they may break the rules without lasting consequences, said Heidi Beirich, founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism and a member of a group called the Real Facebook Oversight Board that has criticized the platform’s efforts.
“It’s quite astonishing that one can spew hatred, fuel conspiracies, and incite a violent insurrection at our nation’s Capitol building, and Mark Zuckerberg still believes that is not enough to remove someone from his platforms,” he said. If Trump — or anyone else — posts material that doesn’t violate Facebook’s rules but is otherwise harmful and could lead to events such as the Jan. 6 insurrection, Meta says it will not remove it but it may limit its reach. This includes praising the QAnon conspiracy theory or trying to delegitimize an upcoming election.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Facebook to lift Donald Trump ban: Will he update his status on Facebook and Instagram?After two years, Facebook parent company Meta Platforms says it will reinstate Donald Trump's accounts on Facebook and Instagram in coming weeks.
Read more »
Facebook to lift Donald Trump ban: Will he update his status on Facebook and Instagram?The social media giant said it will lift the ex-president’s suspension as he makes a run for the White House in 2024.
Read more »
Facebook to lift Donald Trump ban: Will he update his status on Facebook and Instagram?The social media giant said it will lift the ex-president’s suspension as he makes a run for the White House in 2024.
Read more »
Facebook to lift Donald Trump ban: Will he update his status on Facebook and Instagram?The social media giant said it will lift the ex-president’s suspension as he makes a run for the White House in 2024.
Read more »
Facebook to allow Trump back on platform after 2-year banFacebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. will restore former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Read more »
Exclusive: Facebook to reinstate TrumpEXCLUSIVE: Meta will reinstate former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts 'in coming weeks' following a two-year suspension, according to Nick Clegg, the company's president, global affairs.
Read more »