YouTube has agreed to settle $ 24.5 million to resolve President Donald Trump of a case filed on the suspension of its account forum after the US capital riot.
Under the conditions, $ 22 million will be a channel for the Trust for “National Mall on behalf of Trump, a non -profit organization that is overseeing the construction of a $ 200 million state ballroom at the White House. The remaining $ 2.5 million will be distributed to other plains, including the American Conservative Union and author Naomi Wolf.
YouTube, owned by Alphabet (Google's original company), did not accept any wrongdoing as part of the deal. Settlement does not require YouTube to change your content moderation policies or platform features.
It marks the last of the three high-profile cases, Launching against the major technology platforms after Trump was suspended in 2021. He had earlier sued the meta (Facebook) and X (East Twitter). The Meta settled in 2025 for the first $ 25 million (with Trump's planned presidential library) and reached the disposal of X $ 10 million.
Trump's original complaint filed in July 2021 claimed that YouTube and other platforms had suspended their accounts, violating free speech norms, censors the illegally conservative voices. However, legal analysts have long stated that private platforms are not bound by the first amendment, which restrictions government sensors.
YouTube restored Trump's high access in 2023, restoring its ability to post the material after the suspension period, although he was already banned from uploading new videos for some time.
Observers suggest that the disposal can reflect a strategic decision by the alphabet to limit the iconic risk and legal risk rather than proceeding with the battle of a drawn court.
Jamie young
Jamie is a senior reporter in Business Matters, who is bringing more than a decade experience in UK SME business reporting. Jamie holds a degree in business administration and regularly participates in industry conferences and workshops. When not reporting the latest commercial developments, Jamie has emotional about advising journalists and entrepreneurs to motivate the next generation business leaders.
