Florida GOP Proposes Fining Social Media Companies $250K a Day if They Suspend Politicians

Social media companies could face fines of $250,000 a day thanks to legislation advanced by Florida state Republicans on Wednesday to punish platforms that suspend politicians' accounts, representatives in the Sunshine State said Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

The bill is an extension of a push by Governor Ron DeSantis, who launched an offensive against social media companies in February when then-President Donald Trump, was permanently suspended from Twitter for his alleged role in inciting violence on January 6 at the U.S. Capitol.