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YouTube has agreed to pay a settlement fee of US$24.5 million (equivalent to $37.26 million) in a lawsuit initiated by US President Donald Trump. This follows his suspension from several social media platforms after the events on January 6, 2021.
With this decision, YouTube, owned by Alphabet, becomes the final major tech giant among those Trump sued—alongside Meta and the platform formerly known as Twitter, now X—to resolve the case involving his removal from their networks.
A portion of the settlement, amounting to US$22 million (or $33.46 million), will be allocated by YouTube to the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall. This organization is committed to “restoring, preserving, and enhancing the National Mall, including supporting the development of the White House State Ballroom,” per court documentation.
Prominent tech figures like Tesla’s Elon Musk, Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and Alphabet’s CEO Sundar Pichai were present at Trump’s inauguration. The social media landscape has since adjusted its content moderation strategies, with some Republicans previously labeling them as censorship.
Recently, YouTube declared its plan to reinstate certain accounts that faced bans under older rules designed to restrict the spread of misinformation, including false claims about the 2020 election results.
The company highlighted its commitment to “conservative voices on its platform,” acknowledging that these creators have a significant reach and contribute importantly to public discussions.
