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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.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol rotunda on Jan. 20.
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Overview

  • 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.