Trump ban to extend at least two years, Facebook says

Published June 4, 2021 4:47pm ET



Facebook will suspend former President Donald Trump from the platform for at least two years, the highest penalty possible under its new content moderation rules announced Friday.

Trump will not be allowed to use Facebook or Instagram for two years, effective from the date of his initial suspension on Jan. 7 of this year, following his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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