Former President Donald Trump returned to Twitter on Thursday, posting a photo of his mug shot from his recent arrest in Georgia. The post, which garnered over 14 million views in 50 minutes, was an appeal for donations to his legal defense fund.
Trump was banned from Twitter in January 2021 following the attack on the U.S. Capitol, which he was accused of inciting. However, the platform reversed its decision under new ownership by Elon Musk, who has said he is a “free speech absolutist.”
Trump’s return to Twitter is likely to be controversial, as he has a history of using the platform to spread misinformation and incite violence. However, it is also a sign of the changing landscape of social media, as platforms like Twitter and Facebook are increasingly under pressure to allow more free speech, even if that means allowing harmful content.
Some additional details:
- Trump’s post on Twitter was the first time he had used the platform since he was banned in January 2021.
- The post garnered over 14 million views in 50 minutes, making it one of the most popular posts on Twitter in recent history.
- Trump’s return to Twitter is likely to be controversial, as he has a history of using the platform to spread misinformation and incite violence.
- However, it is also a sign of the changing landscape of social media, as platforms like Twitter and Facebook are increasingly under pressure to allow more free speech, even if that means allowing harmful content.
