The tension between Twitter and US President Donald Trump has reached an extreme. President Donald Trump recently enacted by signing a new decree; Accordingly, he announced that social media platforms would be legally responsible for the posts. Thereupon, the tension escalated and the Twitter administration evaluated the decree as a "reactionary and politicized step".
“This decree is a reactionary and politicized approach. Article 230 of the Law of Communication protects American innovation and freedom of expression and is supported by democratic values. Attempts to erode this law unilaterally; it threatens the future of online communication and internet freedoms. ”
Retaliation from Twitter: 'Rule Violation' Rationale for Trump's Sharing
Following these explanations, Trump's tweet containing violent incidents that have risen as a result of a racist incident in the USA has been closed by Twitter to other users.
In his tweet, Trump criticized the events that started with the death of the black man of the USA, George Floyd, and put the people on the street. Stating that “some hooligans disrespect the memory of George Floyd,” Trump stated that he spoke to the governor of Minnesota and would be with the governor if things got worse. "But if it starts looting, bullets start to fall," said Trump, who reacted quite.
On this post, Twitter: “This tweet violates Twitter’s rules of glorifying violence. However, Twitter decided that the publication of this post was in favor of the public interest, ”and intimidated Trump.
“If I Have It, I Turn Twitter Off!”
Trump started his words by signing the decree, saying, "We are here today in America history to overcome one of the biggest dangers facing freedom of expression."
Trump, directed during the press conference; "Are you going to delete your Twitter account?" "If there was a fairer press in this country, I would gladly do it, but the press is unfair and I reach many people through social media," he said.
Trump also said, “If Twitter was not a reputable company and I had a legal right, I would turn Twitter off. We will carry out a legal process in this regard. ”He left question marks in mind.
Twitter Responses Are Not Late!
Twitter founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, in a statement, said that the employees should not be involved in this issue by taking responsibility for their actions.