President Trump's Post Downplaying COVID Removed By Facebook

The transcript discusses actions taken by social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter against misinformation about COVID-19, specifically posts by President Trump. Facebook removed a post claiming COVID-19 is less deadly than the flu, while Twitter placed a warning label on a similar tweet. This led to Trump's call to repeal Section 230, which protects platforms from liability for enforcing rules. The transcript also covers the debate around Section 230, with experts disagreeing with Trump's stance. Despite the removal, the Facebook post received significant engagement.

What action did Facebook take regarding President Trump's post about COVID-19?

How did Twitter respond to the tweet that contained misleading information about COVID-19?

What is Section 230 and why has President Trump sought to revoke it?

What concerns do Republicans have regarding social media platforms and conservative content?

What was the public reaction to the Facebook post that was taken down?