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State Department to Erase Pre-2025 Social Media Posts

2/7/2026

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  • The U.S. Department of State will delete public posts on its X accounts made before January 20, 2025.
  • The policy operates under U.S. President Donald Trump to present a unified message.
  • Access to archived content will require users to file Freedom of Information Act requests.
  • Critics, including former diplomats, say the change will hinder transparency and public records.
  • The policy is slated for implementation by February 20, 2026.