Meta has agreed to pay 25 million dollars to President Donald Trump to end the 2021 case. Trump had alleged in the case that he was improperly censored with Facebook and Instagram after the US capital riots. According to media reports, Trunt has signed a legal agreement in this case.
Where will the compensation amount be spent?
Out of compensation, $ 22 million will be used for Trump’s President Library Scheme, while the remaining amount will be spent on legal fees and other related expenses.
How was the agreement?
It is being said that the agreement was reached after a dinner between US President Donald Trump and Mark Zuckerberg, Mark Zuckerberg after a dinner. A definite decision to compromise by Meta has come amidst efforts to improve his relationship with US President Donald Trump.
On January 6, 2021, social media platforms were widely criticized for suspending their account after the rebellion made by his supporters. His comments were seen as praise of those involved in the violence.
What is the whole matter?
- Trump lost in the US presidential election in January 2021.
- There was violence in US Capital.
- Mark Zuckerberg banned Trump’s Facebook and Instagram account.
- This ban was removed after 2 years in 2023.
Technology giants including Zuckerberg and X owner Allen Musk have been made in his favor. Both attended Trump’s swearing -in ceremony in Washington. Zuckerberg has expressed support for Trump and has lifted the restrictions by changing the policies of Meta.
Zuckerberg’s agreement is seen as an attempt to strengthen the relationship. Meta also donated $ 1 million (about 8.6 crore rupees) for Trump’s swearing -in program. Zuckerberg attended this important ceremony.
Trump and Zuckerberg’s relationship has been tense for the past several years. In 2017, Trump called Zuckerberg’s Facebook platform ‘anti -Trump’. After deleting the account after four years, Trump and Zuckerberg’s relationships became worse.
ABC News was also compromised
At the same time, earlier in December, ABC News agreed to pay a $ 15 million agreement to settle the defamation case filed by Trump. The dispute arose from the comments made by an anchor about Trump.