- On January 8, 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s account, the first and only time a sitting head of state has been kicked off the platform.
- Despite Trump’s tweets that morning not violating Twitter policies, the company decided to ban him due to pressure from employees, many of whom had been calling for his ban for months.
- World leaders expressed their concerns, citing the precedent it set for freedom of speech and democratic rule.
- Twitter had long resisted calls to ban Trump, citing their mission to provide a forum for people to engage their leaders directly.
- Ultimately, Twitter’s decision to ban Trump raised questions about the power an individual or corporation has over public conversations.
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