X has agreed to pay approximately $10 million to settle a lawsuit involving former President Donald Trump’s suspension from Twitter. This settlement resolves a long-standing legal battle stemming from Trump’s removal from the platform in January 2021.
The lawsuit, initiated by Trump against Twitter, Meta, and YouTube, claimed that the suspensions violated his First Amendment rights. Although a judge dismissed the lawsuit in 2022, Trump’s legal team appealed the decision.
This settlement follows Meta’s recent agreement with Trump, where the company paid $25 million, primarily aimed at funding his presidential library. Reports indicate that Trump’s lawyers may also seek a settlement with Google.
The timing of X’s settlement is noteworthy, as Elon Musk, the owner of X, reinstated Trump’s account shortly after taking over the company in 2022. Musk has also been a significant financial backer of Trump’s 2024 campaign.
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