Trump’s Facebook Suspension

Posted on AllSides May 6th, 2021

“Facebook Inc’s (FB.O) oversight board on Wednesday upheld the company’s suspension of former U.S. President Donald Trump but said the company was wrong to make the suspension indefinite and gave it six months to determine a ‘proportionate response.’” (Reuters)

The left is supportive of the decision, arguing in favor of Trump’s ban, but also that voluntary oversight is not sufficient to guarantee accountability.

The right is critical of the decision, arguing that Facebook should adopt speech-protection standards similar to those guaranteed by the First Amendment.

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