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YouTube to Pay $24.5 Million to End Trump Lawsuit Over Jan. 6 Ban

YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle Trump's lawsuit, with $22 million funding a new White House ballroom, marking the final major social media settlement in 2025.

  • YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump regarding the suspension of his account following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots.
  • The settlement allocates $22 million to the Trust for the National Mall and $2.5 million to other plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union.
  • This settlement marks the conclusion of Trump's legal battles with three major social media platforms regarding account suspensions related to his removal.
  • YouTube emphasized its commitment to free expression and has stated it will allow banned creators to return under changed policies.
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