Major tech platforms settle lawsuits with President Trump

VTV.vn - Major technology platforms have spent tens of millions of dollars following a dispute over the suspension of his social media accounts.

President Trump on the White House grounds on September 26. Photo: AFP

YouTube, the online video platform owned by parent company Alphabet, has agreed to pay $22 million to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account following an event at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, according to newly released court documents.

This is the latest major tech company to settle with Mr. Trump, after he sued in July 2021 over his suspension from the platform. Previously, several major social media platforms suspended or removed President Trump's accounts over concerns that his posts could incite violence. Mr. Trump later sued several social media companies and YouTube, alleging that his suspension amounted to unfair censorship.

According to court documents, the settlement money will be transferred to the Trust for the National Mall - a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and developing the National Mall area - to support the construction of the White House Banquet Room, the latest project in Mr. Trump's White House renovation plan.

In addition to YouTube, in 2025, social network X (formerly Twitter), owned by billionaire Elon Musk, also reached a settlement worth about $10 million in a lawsuit involving the company and former CEO Jack Dorsey.

At the same time, Meta - Facebook's parent company - agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit by Mr. Trump, of which $22 million was used to fund his future presidential library.

According to Alphabet's 2025 annual report, YouTube will generate more than $36 billion in advertising revenue by 2024, continuing to maintain its position as the world's leading online video platform.

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