The social media war : Censorship ban and fact-checking rollback Trump has long accused Big Tech of suppressing conservative voices , and his January 2025 executive order to “ immediately stop all government censorship ” of social media is his boldest step yet in deregulating online platforms .
The executive order prevents government officials from pressuring tech companies to moderate content , even regarding election security , public health crises or national disasters . It creates legal uncertainty around government agencies ’ ability to communicate with platforms about disinformation threats and strengthens Trump ’ s stance against Section 230 reforms , ensuring platforms retain their legal immunity for user-generated content .
Meta , under Mark Zuckerberg , has already moved to eliminate thirdparty fact-checkers from Facebook and Instagram , leaving content moderation largely to Community Notes , a user-driven system similar to X ’ s ( formerly Twitter ) approach .
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