Washington: Meta has agreed to pay USD 25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former US President Donald Trump after the company suspended his accounts following the 6 January 2021, Capitol attack.
According to three sources familiar with the matter, the settlement includes a payment of USD 22 million to a non-profit that will support the creation of Trump's future presidential library, with the remaining balance allocated to legal fees and other related costs. The agreement comes as Meta, along with other major tech companies, seeks to repair its relationship with Trump and his supporters.
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The lawsuit stemmed from the suspension of Trump's accounts across Meta platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, in the wake of the Capitol insurrection, which raised questions over free speech and social media’s role in moderating content.
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This settlement is the latest in a series of legal resolutions involving large corporations and Trump, who has frequently threatened retribution against those he views as his critics or rivals. Meta's move to settle is also seen as part of an ongoing effort to ease tensions with Trump’s camp as the company seeks to align itself with the incoming administration.
Sources who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the settlement, but specific details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed. The resolution of this lawsuit is likely to ease some of the public pressure on Meta, which had faced widespread criticism for its handling of Trump's account suspensions.
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Published: 30 Jan 2025, 07:23 am IST
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