Major Tech Platforms Permanently Ban President Trump Following Capitol Riot
Over a dozen technology companies impose unprecedented restrictions or outright bans on President Trump after the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol. Twitter leads the charge with a permanent suspension that extends to alternative accounts.
Major technology companies take unprecedented action against President Trump this week after a violent mob storms the U.S. Capitol. From Twitter to PayPal, more than a dozen businesses place strict restrictions or completely ban the president from utilizing their services, marking a massive shift from years of gentle warnings.
Twitter leads the crackdown by permanently suspending the president's primary account, which boasts nearly 90 million followers. The platform initially imposes a 12-hour lock and requires the deletion of rule-breaking tweets, but escalating internal pressure and ongoing concerns about inciting violence prompt the company to enact a full ban.
Following the permanent suspension, Twitter actively blocks the president from using affiliated government and campaign handles like @POTUS and @TeamTrump. This sweeping deplatforming effort highlights a historic moment in content moderation as big tech companies abruptly sever communication channels for a sitting world leader.