While social media sites marketed at conservatives have existed for years, they have often struggled to catch on more widely. But Ms. McGregor said she was skeptical that any migration would lead to permanent departures from Facebook and Twitter. Facebook and Twitter declined to comment. The companies have denied censoring conservatives and typically point to their terms of service when an account breaks the rules. The hearing was called by Republicans who were incensed that the sites initially limited the distribution of the article.

Source: New York Times November 11, 2020 20:20 UTC