Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk announced he has reinstated former US President Donald Trump’s account on the social network after promoting a poll that spoke in favor of the decision.
“The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated. Vox Populi, Vox Dei [A voz do povo é a voz de Deus]Musk announced on Twitter.
The tycoon promoted a 24-hour poll, which ended Sunday, to ask whether the former US president — who indefinitely suspended the platform over the risk of incitement to violence, two days after supporters invaded the Capitol – must return to the network Social.
According to poll results published by Musk, who received 15,085,458 votes, 51.8% were in favor of restoring Trump’s account, while 48.2% voted against.
In early November, Musk said Twitter “will not allow” those removed from the social network for breaking its rules to return to the platform until the company has a clear process for doing so.
Musk, who bought the social network for $44 billion (42.5 billion euros), also said in a series of “tweets” that “Twitter’s content moderation board will integrate representatives with widely differing views, which will undoubtedly include the civil rights community and groups driven by hate.” combat fueled violence.”
Before taking over the social network, Musk said one of the people he would like to welcome to Twitter was former President Donald Trump.
Musk announced Saturday that he had unlocked the accounts of writer Jordan Peterson, comedian Kathy Griffin and conservative newspaper The Babylon Bee.
Peterson and Babylon Bee’s profiles were blocked for posting content that disrespected the transgender community, while Griffin’s was removed for posing as Musk.
Source: DN
