Platforms Block Trump

The world watched the extraordinary and violent scenes unfold in the U.S. on Wednesday, as President Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building in protest while a joint session of Congress gathered to ceremonially count the 2020 electoral votes.  

Trump’s social media responses to the riot were enough to make the tech platforms finally swing big and block his accounts, but only temporarily.  

Twitter locked Trump's account for 12 hours and warned that if he breaks its rules again, he will be subject to permanent suspension. Facebook and Instagram blocked Trump from posting on their platforms for 24 hours, according to reporting by my colleagues Scott Nover and Chris Ariens. 

Taking matters a step further, platforms also removed a video Trump posted where he addressed his supporters from the Rose Garden and repeated baseless claims of election fraud.  

TVNewser senior editor A.J. Katz documented the TV news coverage as journalists continued to cover the scenes.

The day will be remembered as more questions arise about Trump’s legacy and how to rebuild a divided nation. 

Thanks for reading. 

Lucinda Southern

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