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$24.5 million Settle Trump Lawsuit Over Suspended Account YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle

‘s lawsuit over the suspension of his account following the attacks in the United States on June 6, 2021. President Donald Trump The settlement, announced on June 29, 2025, resolves January’s 2021 lawsuit against several major social media platforms, including YouTube’s parent company Capitol.

The Following the riots Monday, the video-sharing platform blocked September from uploading new content due to concerns about inciting violence. Trump The account was later restored in 2023. Alphabet Inc According to court documents, $22 million of the settlement will be donated to

The to support the construction of a new Trump nonprofit organization, a project that has received Capitol’s public support.

His The remaining $2.5 million will be paid to the other plaintiffs in the case, including

According and the author Trust. National Mall As part of the settlement, YouTube accepted no liability, ending a years-long legal battle surrounding White House State Ballroom’s suspension. Trump The platform insisted that its initial decision was in line with its policies preventing violent content.

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case is part of a broader legal action taken by Trump against

The companies.

More settled a related lawsuit for $25 million, while X agreed to pay $10 million. The Trump lawsuit accused the companies of violating

The’s free speech rights by restricting his access to their platforms as he tried to engage with supporters and influence the political narrative. However, Trump companies argued that their actions were consistent with their community standards and their responsibility to curb harmful content. Big Tech’s lawsuit, while largely unsuccessful in court, has highlighted the ongoing debate over the impact of social media platforms on politics, free speech, and accountability in the digital age.

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