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YouTube Pays Trump $24.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit

9/29/2025

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Summary

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YouTube will pay Donald Trump $24.5 million to settle January 6, 2021 suspension lawsuit.
Trump will receive $22 million, which he plans to donate to the Trust for the National Mall.
The remaining $2.5 million goes to plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union and Naomi Wolf.
Meta paid $25 million and X (formerly Twitter) $10 million to settle similar disputes.

History

Historical Context

The January 6, 2021, Capitol riot prompted social media platforms to suspend Donald Trump, leading him to file lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter, and Google. In 2021, YouTube settled for $24.5 million, while Meta and X followed with $25 million and $10 million settlements, respectively. These cases highlight the ongoing conflict between free speech and accountability in digital platforms.

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Story summary

YouTube will pay Donald Trump $24.5 million to settle January 6, 2021 suspension lawsuit.
Trump will receive $22 million, which he plans to donate to the Trust for the National Mall.
The remaining $2.5 million goes to plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union and Naomi Wolf.
Meta paid $25 million and X (formerly Twitter) $10 million to settle similar disputes.

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