Meta agrees to pay USD25M settlement to Trump in social media ban case
Date
1/30/2025 7:26:25 AM
(MENAFN) Meta Platforms has reached a settlement with US President Donald Trump, agreeing to pay USD25 million in connection with the suspension of his social media accounts after the January 6, 2021 attacks on the US Capitol. According to The Wall Street Journal, the settlement will see Meta contribute USD22 million towards Trump's presidential library and USD3 million to cover his legal fees in the lawsuit that challenged the suspensions of his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the events of January 6.
Trump had filed a lawsuit claiming that Meta violated his rights by suspending his accounts. He accused the company of colluding with Democratic lawmakers to silence him, alleging that the suspension was politically motivated. However, the settlement does not require Meta to admit to any wrongdoing in relation to Trump's accusations of censorship and rights violations.
This settlement comes amid a series of recent policy changes at Meta, including the termination of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and adjustments to its fact-checking procedures. The company’s actions appear to be part of a broader reevaluation of its internal policies and public image.
In addition to the settlement, Meta made a USD1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural committee, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg was reportedly among the billionaires who attended Trump's swearing-in ceremony, signaling ongoing connections between the company and the former president.
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