Musk Restores Donald Trump's Twitter Account After User Poll
Elon Musk reinstates former President Donald Trump to Twitter following a public poll where 52% of voters supported the move. The decision comes nearly two years after Trump's ban for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Elon Musk reinstates former President Donald Trump to Twitter after conducting a public poll on the platform. The poll receives over 15 million votes, with nearly 52% of participants supporting the return of the former president's account. Musk announces the decision Saturday evening by stating that the people have spoken.
The social media company suspends Trump nearly two years ago due to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. His account, which boasts 88.8 million followers at the time of the ban, becomes active again with his previous posts visible. It remains unclear if Trump will actually use the platform, as he previously states he plans to stick to his own social media app.
This move marks a significant shift in Twitter's content moderation policies under Musk's new leadership. Twitter serves as a crucial communication tool for Trump during his political rise, allowing him to bypass traditional media to speak directly to the public. The reinstatement occurs just days after Trump announces his 2024 presidential campaign.