Blumenthal Statement on the Facebook Oversight Board's Vote to Uphold Trump Suspension

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Commerce Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after the Facebook Oversight Board voted to uphold the platform’s suspension of former President Donald Trump and directed Facebook to review the decision within six months:

“Donald Trump is no voiceless victim. He richly earned his suspension from Facebook by spreading dangerous, violence-inciting lies. Our nation is still living with the consequences of the deadly insurrection Donald Trump incited, and there is a clear and present danger that he will do it again. The decision by Facebook’s self-funded panel upholds a minimal marker for truth and decency. Facebook must now decide what it values more: profits or holding Donald Trump accountable for espousing hate, disinformation, and violence.”

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