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Twitter cuts off Trump’s account after Jan. 6 violence

Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s account on Jan. 8, 2021, after reviewing recent tweets and surrounding context and citing the risk of further incitement of violence.

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First recorded Jan 8, 2021·Meaningfully updated Jan 9, 2021

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Twitter cuts off Trump’s account after Jan. 6 violence

Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s account on Jan. 8, 2021, after reviewing recent tweets and surrounding context and citing the risk of further incitement of violence.

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Twitter Suspends Trump’s Account After Jan. 8 Review

Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s @realDonaldTrump account on January 8, 2021, citing the risk of further incitement of violence after reviewing his recent tweets and their context.

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