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Donald Trump Gets $24.5 Million Settlement from YouTube Over Account Suspension

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YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5 Million to settle lawsuit over suspended account

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"I do not see a scenario where Donald Trump spends one minute in jail."

"I would be surprised if we see a sentence of incarceration... [Trump] has no criminal record, it's a nonviolent crime."

"[T]here's no guarantees [Judge Merchan will not sentence Trump]."

"He could go to jail."

"I believe, if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified."

The judges "would likely sentence him to a term of incarceration."

"[I]t is substantially likely Judge Merchan will sentence Trump to jail or prison time."

"I think he almost definitely will receive a prison sentence... I could see Judge Merchan sentencing him to 24 months in jail."

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"The last thing I'd ever do is give myself a pardon."

"Under the fundamental rule that no one may be a judge in his own case, it would seem that the question should be answered in the negative."

Trump "would have no ability to pardon himself by law [because his case is not subject to a federal pardon]."

"He [Trump] absolutely cannot pardon himself."

"The answer has to be no."

Trump "could very well attempt to self-pardon, but it's entirely unclear how that would turn out."

"[T]he pardon power is virtually unlimited, completely discretionary. So, conceivably, he [Trump] could pardon himself."

There is every indication from Trump that he "more likely will pardon himself."

"[I]t becomes much likelier that, for the first time since the Constitution was ratified in 1789, a president will issue a pardon to himself, or at least try to."

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"It's going to be some [Jan. 6 defendants], not all" who will receive clemency.

"Will he do it? I don't know, but he says that he will, and odds are that he will."

"I do believe Donald J. Trump will pardon us, and he should. We didn't do anything."

"[I]t's undeniable that, if elected yet again (heaven forbid), [Trump] can issue all these possible pardons related to the efforts to cling to power."

"I'm 100 percent confident President-elect Trump will pardon the non-violent protesters."

"[H]e will pardon January 6th protestors who are wrongfully imprisoned [on a case-by-case basis]."

"Oh, absolutely, I would... If they're innocent, I would pardon them."

Will Trump Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters?

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump in July 2021, following the platform's suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. A court filing released on Monday showed that the settlement doesn't constitute an admission of liability.

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YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by U.S. President Donald Trump in July 2021, following the platform's suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. A court filing released on Monday showed that the settlement doesn't constitute an admission of liability.

Under the settlement terms, $22 million will be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall to fund the construction of a new White House ballroom, estimated to cost $200 million. The remaining $2.5 million will be distributed to other plaintiffs in the case.

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Under the settlement terms, $22 million will be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall to fund the construction of a new White House ballroom, estimated to cost $200 million. The remaining $2.5 million will be distributed to other plaintiffs in the case.

The YouTube settlement makes Google the final major tech company to resolve Trump's 2021 lawsuits, following Meta's $25 million settlement in January and X's reported $10 million settlement in February for similar account suspension claims.

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The YouTube settlement makes Google the final major tech company to resolve Trump's 2021 lawsuits, following Meta's $25 million settlement in January and X's reported $10 million settlement in February for similar account suspension claims.

Trump's attorney, John Coale, stated that the president's election victory significantly influenced the tech companies' willingness to reach settlements after years of litigation, with all three cases totaling $60 million in payouts.

Trump's attorney, John Coale, stated that the president's election victory significantly influenced the tech companies' willingness to reach settlements after years of litigation, with all three cases totaling $60 million in payouts.

Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, expressed concern in August about potential settlements with Trump, warning that they could constitute quid pro quo arrangements to avoid accountability for federal law violations.

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Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren, expressed concern in August about potential settlements with Trump, warning that they could constitute quid pro quo arrangements to avoid accountability for federal law violations.

This comes as YouTube announced plans to restore accounts previously banned for spreading misinformation related to COVID-19 and the 2020 election, stating that the company values conservative voices and recognizes their important role in civic discourse on the platform.

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This comes as YouTube announced plans to restore accounts previously banned for spreading misinformation related to COVID-19 and the 2020 election, stating that the company values conservative voices and recognizes their important role in civic discourse on the platform.

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YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump in July 2021 after the platform suspended his account following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, with the settlement stating it does not constitute an admission of liability.</span

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YouTube agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Trump in July 2021 after the platform suspended his account following the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, with the settlement stating it does not constitute an admission of liability.

Under the settlement terms, $22 million will be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall to fund construction of a new White House ballroom estimated to cost $200 million, while the remaining $2.5 million goes to other plaintiffs in the case.</span

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Under the settlement terms, $22 million will be contributed to the Trust for the National Mall to fund construction of a new White House ballroom estimated to cost $200 million, while the remaining $2.5 million goes to other plaintiffs in the case.

The YouTube settlement makes Google the final major tech company to resolve Trump's 2021 lawsuits, following Meta's $25 million settlement in January and X's reported $10 million settlement in February for similar account suspension claims.</span

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Trump's attorney John Coale stated that the president's election victory significantly influenced the tech companies' willingness to reach settlements after years of litigation, with all three cases totaling $60 million in payouts.</span

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Trump's attorney John Coale stated that the president's election victory significantly influenced the tech companies' willingness to reach settlements after years of litigation, with all three cases totaling $60 million in payouts.

Democratic senators including Elizabeth Warren expressed concern in August about potential settlements with Trump, warning they could constitute quid-pro-quo arrangements to avoid accountability for federal law violations.</span

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Democratic senators including Elizabeth Warren expressed concern in August about potential settlements with Trump, warning they could constitute quid-pro-quo arrangements to avoid accountability for federal law violations.

YouTube announced plans to restore accounts previously banned for COVID-19 and 2020 election misinformation, stating the company values conservative voices and recognizes their important role in civic discourse on the platform.</span

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YouTube announced plans to restore accounts previously banned for COVID-19 and 2020 election misinformation, stating the company values conservative voices and recognizes their important role in civic discourse on the platform.

YouTube's $24.5 million settlement with Trump exposes the tech giant's politically motivated censorship campaign against conservative voices. The massive payout proves these platforms systematically silenced legitimate political speech under the guise of content moderation. Big Tech's willingness to pay millions rather than defend their actions in court demonstrates they knew their bans were unjustified political weaponization.

YouTube's $24.5 million settlement with Trump exposes the tech giant's politically motivated censorship campaign against conservative voices. The massive payout proves these platforms systematically silenced legitimate political speech under the guise of content moderation. Big Tech's willingness to pay millions rather than defend their actions in court demonstrates they knew their bans were unjustified political weaponization.</span

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Trump scores $24.5M YouTube settlement over account suspension dispute

YouTube's settlement represents corporate capitulation to political pressure rather than admission of wrongdoing, as the company explicitly denied any violations. The timing coinciding with Trump's return to power reveals this as strategic business calculation, not vindication of censorship claims. Tech companies are now paying protection money to avoid regulatory retaliation from an administration known for targeting critics.

YouTube's settlement represents corporate capitulation to political pressure rather than admission of wrongdoing, as the company explicitly denied any violations. The timing coinciding with Trump's return to power reveals this as strategic business calculation, not vindication of censorship claims. Tech companies are now paying protection money to avoid regulatory retaliation from an administration known for targeting critics.</span

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This settlement exposes YouTube's politically motivated censorship campaign against conservative voices. The massive payout proves it systematically silenced legitimate political speech under the guise of content moderation. Big Tech's willingness to pay millions rather than defend their actions in court demonstrates that they knew their bans were unjustified and a form of political weaponization.

This settlement exposes YouTube's politically motivated censorship campaign against conservative voices. The massive payout proves it systematically silenced legitimate political speech under the guise of content moderation. Big Tech's willingness to pay millions rather than defend their actions in court demonstrates that they knew their bans were unjustified and a form of political weaponization.

This is akin to corporate capitulation to political pressure rather than admission of wrongdoing, as the company explicitly denied any violations. The timing, coinciding with Trump's return to power, reveals this as a strategic business calculation, not a vindication of censorship claims. Tech companies are now paying protection money to avoid regulatory retaliation from an administration known for targeting critics.

This is akin to corporate capitulation to political pressure rather than admission of wrongdoing, as the company explicitly denied any violations. The timing, coinciding with Trump's return to power, reveals this as a strategic business calculation, not a vindication of censorship claims. Tech companies are now paying protection money to avoid regulatory retaliation from an administration known for targeting critics.

There's a 3% chance that the U.S. will enter a second civil war before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 3% chance that the U.S. will enter a second civil war before 2031, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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