After running a poll in which users slightly supported the move, new Twitter Boss, Elon Musk has said that former US President Donald Trump’s account has been “reinstated”.
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| Former United States (US) President Donald Trump. Photo: Andrew Harnik/AP via TheGuardian |
Mr Musk disclosed on his official Twitter account, “the people have spoken”. He said, 51.8% of more than 15 million Twitter users casted their votes for the ban to be lifted.
51.8% said “yes” to “Reinstate former President Trump” poll ⬇️
Reinstate former President Trump
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 19, 2022
Due to the risk of incitement of violence, in 2021, the former United States president’s Twitter account was banned.
However, Donald Trump may not make a return to the platform, saying earlier: “I don’t see any reason for it”.
Not only on twitter, Trump’s accounts on other social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and YouTube – which had tens of millions of followers were all suspended.
Because “The people have spoken”, Elon Musk had no other choice than to announce “Trump will be reinstated” ⬇️
The people have spoken.
Trump will be reinstated.
Vox Populi, Vox Dei. https://t.co/jmkhFuyfkv
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2022
He launched his own social media platform, Truth Social, several months after.
Trump, who is a member of the Republican Party, announced earlier his intention to run for the US presidency in 2024.
Billionaire, Elon Musk took charge of Twitter in October in a $44b deal.
