YouTube has reportedly extended its suspension of former President Donald Trump’s account indefinitely. Trump’s associate Rudy Giuliani has also been barred by YouTube from monetizing his channel for at least 30 days, according to Reuters.
This is the second time Trump’s YouTube account suspension is being extended. He was temporarily suspended by YouTube on Jan. 12 on the grounds that his account was a threat to incite violence.
The social media giant was one of many platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, to suspend or ban the then-president in early January after the violent Capitol attack on Jan. 6.
“After careful review, and in light of concerns about the ongoing potential for violence, we removed new content uploaded to the Donald J. Trump channel and issued a strike for violating our policies for inciting violence,” a YouTube spokesperson said in a statement on Jan. 12.
Giuliani will be able to reapply for the YouTube Partner Program after 30 days. If his application is accepted, he would be able to monetize his YouTube videos once again. Giuliani must address the issues that led to his suspension.
YouTube did not specify the exact reason for Giuliani’s suspension but told CNN that repeatedly violating YouTube’s policies against undermining the 2020 election outcome or alleging election fraud can lead to account restrictions.
