Meta Agrees to $25 Million Settlement in Trump Lawsuit Over Account Suspension
2025-01-30
The Wall Street Journal
Meta Platforms has reached a settlement agreement to pay approximately $25 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by President Trump in 2021. The lawsuit was filed after the social media giant suspended Trump's accounts, citing a violation of their terms of service. This settlement marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over social media censorship and online free speech. As a leading social media platform, Meta continues to navigate the complexities of content moderation and user account management, with popular keywords like social media marketing and online privacy being increasingly relevant. The settlement is expected to have implications for social media companies and their policies on user account suspensions.