Former US President Donald Trump. Trump's suspension was effective from the initial date in January and will only be reinstated if conditions permit, Facebook said in a blog post. Social media companies have grappled in recent years with how to handle world leaders and politicians that violate their guidelines. Facebook has come under fire from those who think it should abandon its hands-off approach to political speech. Trump's suspension was the first time Facebook had blocked a current president, prime minister or head of state.

Source: Standard Digital June 04, 2021 17:15 UTC