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Following a deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol at the hands of Trump supporters Wednesday, the president’s preferred platform has banned him, citing the risk of “further incitement of violence.” -
The president’s preferred social media outlet, Twitter, took action to block his posts following a deadly invasion of the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump supporters Jan. 6.
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The social media company has suspended President Trump's account through the remainder of his presidential term following a deadly riot and invasion of the U.S. Capitol building yesterday.
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