The social media company says it has a responsibility to ensure Americans can hear from nominees for the US presidency.
Meta has eased the extra restrictions Donald Trump faces on its Facebook and Instagram platforms, saying it has a responsibility to ensure Americans are able to hear from nominees for the US presidency.
The move comes five months out from the US federal election, with Mr Trump set to be formally named as the Republican party's nominee next week."We indefinitely suspended then-US President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts followingDonald Trump's Twitter account was suspended in January 2021. The ban meant all his tweets were removed.
"When a public figure's restriction has expired and they regain access to Facebook or Instagram, they will beMr Trump has been active on Facebook and Instagram, however he has only posted on X once since being reinstated."With the party conventions taking place shortly, including the Republican convention next week, the candidates for President of the United States will soon be formally nominated.
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