Facebook Removes Group Trying to Cast Doubt on Vote
- More than 360,000 new followers joined since Election Day
- Social media company said calls for violence prompted action
Protesters on the steps of the State Capital in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Nov. 5.
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Facebook said it has taken down a group that has surged in popularity since Election Day called “Stop the Steal.”
The group, which had attracted more than 360,000 followers in recent days, was attempting to sow doubt about the legitimacy of the U.S. presidential election. The #StopTheSteal hashtag has also become popular on Twitter.
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Facebook Removes Group Trying to Cast Doubt on Vote