Twitter, Facebook Lock President Trump's Accounts

Twitter, Facebook Lock President Trump's Accounts

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The video discusses the unrest at the US Capitol and the subsequent actions taken by social media platforms Twitter and Facebook against President Trump's accounts. Twitter locked Trump's account for violating its civic integrity policy, requiring the removal of certain posts. One of these posts included a video address where Trump called for peace but also expressed support for the protesters. Facebook similarly locked Trump's account for policy violations, imposing a 24-hour feature block. The report concludes with a summary of these events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did Twitter take in response to President Trump's posts?

They locked his account until he removed the posts.

They increased his follower count.

They issued a public apology.

They permanently banned his account.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In his video address, what did President Trump say to the protesters?

He asked them to continue protesting.

He criticized their behavior.

He ignored their actions completely.

He called them very special and loved.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump claim about the election in his address?

It was a fair and just process.

It was a sacred landslide victory stripped away.

It was a victory for democracy.

It was a minor setback.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Facebook lock President Trump's account?

To increase user engagement.

Due to two policy violations.

Because of a technical error.

To promote his posts.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long was President Trump's Facebook account feature blocked?

48 hours

12 hours

24 hours

72 hours