YouTube, owned by Alphabet, has agreed to a $24.5 million settlement with President Donald Trump to resolve a lawsuit stemming from his account suspension in 2021.
The lawsuit was filed by Trump after YouTube suspended his channel following January 6th, alleging violations of his free speech rights.
This settlement marks YouTube as the latest social media platform to compensate Trump, following similar resolutions with other companies.
Under the terms, Trump is set to receive approximately $22 million from the total payout. The agreement also covers other individuals who were suspended by YouTube around the same time as part of a class action element.
YouTube’s decision to settle avoids a prolonged legal battle that could have reached higher courts.
The suspension was initially “imposed” over so called “concerns” over content that could incite further violence post-January 6. Trump’s lawsuit against YouTube was one of several he launched against big tech firms in 2021 for de-platforming him.
The $24.5 million figure represents a significant financial acknowledgment and win for free speech.
The question yet remains, will big tech companies continue to censor dissenting voices? Or will they allow free speech on their platform?
Based on their track record, they very well may be attempting to save face for the remainder of President Trump’s 2nd term.
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