Twitter Flags Florida Congressman's Tweet For "Glorifying Violence"

Twitter Flags Florida Congressman's Tweet For "Glorifying Violence"

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Twitter flagged a tweet by Congressman Matt Gaetz for glorifying violence, as it suggested hunting down Antifa members. Despite the violation, Twitter did not delete the tweet, citing public interest. President Trump expressed a desire to label Antifa as a terrorist group, while Gaetz considered the flagging a badge of honor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Twitter flagging Matt Gaetz's tweet?

It was a personal attack on an individual.

It was promoting a political campaign.

It glorified violence.

It contained false information.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Matt Gaetz suggest in his tweet regarding Antifa?

To support their cause.

To hunt them down like terrorists.

To ignore their actions.

To negotiate with them.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Twitter decide not to delete Matt Gaetz's tweet?

It was not against their rules.

They were unable to delete it.

It was in the public interest to keep it accessible.

They agreed with the content.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did President Trump express about Antifa?

He wanted to support them.

He wanted to ignore them.

He wanted to negotiate with them.

He wanted to declare them a terrorist group.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Matt Gaetz view the flagging of his tweet by Twitter?

As a mistake by Twitter.

As a badge of honor.

As a reason to delete his account.

As a misunderstanding.