STORY: Facebook parent Meta says it’s reinstating the accounts of U.S. President Donald Trump on the platform as well as Instagram in the coming weeks.
He was kicked off the platforms for two years, after what the company called “praise for people engaged in violence” at the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021.
In a Wednesday (January 25) blog post, Meta claims “new guardrails” were added to deter “repeat offenses”.
Its president of global affairs Nick Clegg said Trump will face “heightened penalties”, in light of his violations.
If he breaks Meta’s Community Standards again, it could result in a new suspension ranging from one month to two years, depending on the severity.
The restoration of Trump’s accounts comes after he announced he would run for president in 2024.
With 34 million followers on Facebook and 23 million on Instagram, the platforms could provide a boost for Trump in …