Twitter, Facebook Reach Trump Breaking Point After Siege of Capitol
Social media giants face renewed calls to permanently delete the president’s accounts.
Twitter Inc. — the social media giant that for years gave Donald Trump wide latitude to rally supporters, spread misinformation and foment unrest — temporarily suspended the U.S. president's account and threatened a permanent ban after he used the platform to egg on a violent mob that stormed the Capitol building.
On Wednesday, Twitter said it required the deletion of several tweets. A spokesperson later confirmed that Trump deleted three tweets, which means he’ll regain his posting privileges after a 12-hour suspension. The company also said it would permanently block the president if he again violated its Civic Integrity policy, which prohibits interfering in elections.