Meta Settles Trump Lawsuit Over Social Media Ban for $25 Million

The settlement directs $22 million to Trump's presidential library while Meta avoids admitting wrongdoing.

Meta agreed to pay $25 million to settle a 2021 lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over the suspension of his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the January 6 Capitol riot.
The settlement allocates $22 million to fund Trump's presidential library, with the remaining $3 million covering legal fees and payments to other plaintiffs.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made efforts to rebuild ties with the Trump administration, including attending Trump's inauguration and donating $1 million to his inaugural fund.
Meta has also rolled back key policies, including ending its fact-checking program and diversity initiatives, aligning more closely with the current administration's priorities.
The settlement follows a trend of corporations resolving lawsuits with Trump, including ABC News, which recently paid $15 million to settle a defamation claim.