YouTube Settles Trump Censorship Lawsuit for $22M
YouTube and its parent company Alphabet have settled a lawsuit with former US President Donald Trump for $22 million. The settlement comes after Trump sued the tech giant in 2021, alleging wrongful censorship following his deplatforming post-Capitol attack.
Trump was removed from YouTube on January 12, 2021, due to concerns about potential violence. YouTube maintains its actions did not violate Trump's First Amendment rights, as it is a private actor. The settlement includes $22 million for Trump's White House construction project via a nonprofit.
The settlement also involves $2.5 million payments to various Trump allies, including the American Conservative Union. This is not an isolated incident; tech and media companies have settled with Trump since his return to office, awaiting action from Washington on major business matters. Prior to this, Elon Musk's X and Meta had settled with Trump for around $10 million and $25 million, respectively.
The $22 million settlement between YouTube and Donald Trump brings closure to a contentious legal battle. However, media watchdog Media Matters criticized the settlement, warning it could encourage Trump's efforts to stifle dissent.
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