WASHINGTON - Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former U.S. President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
The settlement makes YouTube the latest social media platform to resolve legal disputes with Trump. Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, reached a $25 million settlement earlier this year, while Elon Musk’s X settled for $10 million.
Trump had accused the platforms of silencing him and violating his free speech rights after they suspended his accounts, citing risks of incitement to violence. The companies argued the bans were consistent with their policies and necessary to prevent further unrest.
Representatives for Trump and YouTube declined to comment on the settlement terms beyond confirming the agreement.
Google's YouTube has agreed to a $24 million settlement with former President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account following the Capitol attack. This resolution follows similar settlements by Meta and Elon Musk's X, as Trump accused these platforms of violating his free speech rights. The companies maintained the bans were necessary to prevent violence.