Decision on Trump's Facebook Ban Is Coming Today

May 05, 2021, 07:00 AM

Former President Donald Trump has been banned from Facebook and Instagram since January, after a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol. Today, Facebook's independent oversight board is expected to hand down its decision that could determine whether Mr. Trump is allowed back on the platforms. Facebook reporter Jeff Horwitz joins host Amanda Lewellyn to discuss how the board is making its decision, and what the impact could be. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook.
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Former President Donald Trump has been banned from Facebook and Instagram since January, after a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol. Today, Facebook's independent oversight board is expected to hand down its decision that could determine whether Mr. Trump is allowed back on the platforms. Facebook reporter Jeff Horwitz joins host Amanda Lewellyn to discuss how the board is making its decision, and what the impact could be. News Corp, owner of The Wall Street Journal, has a commercial agreement to supply news through Facebook.

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