Facebook Says It Has Taken Down Misleading Trump Campaign Ads

The transcript discusses the 2020 census and related political ads by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee. It highlights Facebook's initial refusal and subsequent removal of misleading ads about the census, following pressure from civil rights groups. The transcript also notes that 2020 marks the first time all US households can complete the census online, with the Census Bureau starting its count in January, beginning with remote parts of Alaska.

What was the purpose of the ads run by the Trump campaign and the Republican National Committee?

• To direct people to a political survey

• To promote a new social media platform

• To advertise a new product

• To announce a new government policy

What action did Facebook initially take regarding the misleading ads?

• They promoted the ads further

• They ignored the ads

• They immediately removed the ads

• They initially declined to remove the ads

Who celebrated Facebook's decision to remove the misleading ads?

• Mark Zuckerberg

• Vanita Gupta

• Nancy Pelosi

• Donald Trump

What is significant about the 2020 census in terms of participation?

• It includes questions about social media usage

• It is only available in English

• It is the shortest census in history

• It is the first time it can be completed online

Where did the Census Bureau start its population count in 2020?

• In the southern states

• In the capital city

• In remote parts of Alaska

• In urban areas