Facebook, Instagram ‘Indefinitely’ Extend Ban on Trump Accounts

The transcript discusses the recent actions taken by social media companies, particularly Facebook and Twitter, against President Donald Trump. Mark Zuckerberg announced the suspension of Trump's account due to the risk of undermining the peaceful transition of power. This marks a significant shift in how social media platforms handle misinformation and rule violations, as they have become more assertive in enforcing their policies.

What was the main reason Mark Zuckerberg decided to restrict President Trump's access to Facebook?

• To increase Facebook's user base

• To prevent misinformation about COVID-19

• To support Trump's political agenda

• To ensure a peaceful transition of power

How did Twitter respond to President Trump's actions during the transition period?

• By suspending his account temporarily

• By ignoring his actions

• By promoting his tweets

• By permanently deleting his account

What condition did Twitter set for President Trump to continue using their platform?

• He must pay a fine

• He must follow the platform's rules

• He must delete his account

• He must apologize publicly

What change in behavior have social media companies shown in recent months?

• They have increased advertising

• They have stopped monitoring content

• They have started labeling false information

• They have become more lenient with misinformation

What action have social media companies taken against misinformation recently?

• They have ignored it

• They have started promoting it

• They have begun shutting down accounts

• They have reduced their monitoring