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Meta's Lax Moderation Spurs Quadruple Rise in Lawmaker Threats

6/11/2026

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A Countering Digital Hate study found abusive and racist Facebook comments surged after Meta loosened moderation.
Abusive remarks toward U.S. lawmakers rose threefold on the platform.
Violent threats and hate speech targeting legislators increased fourfold within six months.
Threats against U.S. President Donald Trump more than doubled, with many meeting felony criteria.
Meta did not remove comments aimed at Rep. Jasmine Crockette of Texas and Rep. Byron Daniels of Florida.

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Story summary

A Countering Digital Hate study found abusive and racist Facebook comments surged after Meta loosened moderation.
Abusive remarks toward U.S. lawmakers rose threefold on the platform.
Violent threats and hate speech targeting legislators increased fourfold within six months.
Threats against U.S. President Donald Trump more than doubled, with many meeting felony criteria.
Meta did not remove comments aimed at Rep. Jasmine Crockette of Texas and Rep. Byron Daniels of Florida.