1. YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former US President Donald Trump over his suspension from the platform.
- The lawsuit was filed in July 2021, claiming YouTube was attempting to silence freedom of speech.
- A significant portion of the settlement money, around $22 million, will be used for building a ballroom in the White House.
2. Other tech companies, such as Meta (owner of Facebook) and X (formerly Twitter), have also settled similar lawsuits filed by Trump after his account suspensions.
3. Since winning the 2020 election, Donald Trump has reportedly earned over $80 million in settlements from lawsuits against Big Tech and media companies.
- The lawsuit was filed in July 2021, claiming YouTube was attempting to silence freedom of speech.
- A significant portion of the settlement money, around $22 million, will be used for building a ballroom in the White House.
2. Other tech companies, such as Meta (owner of Facebook) and X (formerly Twitter), have also settled similar lawsuits filed by Trump after his account suspensions.
3. Since winning the 2020 election, Donald Trump has reportedly earned over $80 million in settlements from lawsuits against Big Tech and media companies.
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YouTube, owned by Alphabet Inc., has agreed to pay $24.5 million as part of a lawsuit settlement filed by former US President Donald Trump over his suspension from the platform. The suit alleged suppression of free speech. Approximately $22 million will be allocated for constructing a ballroom at
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250930_11/#summary
Date: Sept. 30, 2025
Notes: Summary of NHK News - 2025-09-30
Created: 2025/10/01 07:01
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:36
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