Facebook, Twitter, IG Block Trump’s Account After US Capitol Siege

Facebook has suspended Trump from posting for 24 hours, while Twitter locked Trump out of his account for 12 hours, adding that it required the removal of three tweets for “severe violations of our Civic Integrity policy”. Twitter also said that if the tweets were not removed, the president’s account would remain locked for good, reported BBC.

Facebook in a statement said that it removed the messages because it “increases the risk of violence”.

Facebook-owned app, Instagram also locked Trump’s account for 24 hours, the company’s head said in a statement.

Trump Urged Supporters to React Strongly

Before the violence took place, President Trump addressed his supporters at the National Mall in Washington, alleging yet again that the election had been stolen from him, and encouraging them to inflict violence.

Trump’s supporters were seen storming the seat of US government and clashed with the police. It took more than three hours for the police to control the unruly mob and evacuate…

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