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Outrage greets Meta decision to lift Trump Facebook ban – US politics live

Outrage greets Meta decision to lift Trump Facebook ban – US politics live

Ex-president allowed back on platform after two years awaySign up to receive First Thing – our daily briefing by emailGood morning, US politics blog readers, we’re coming into a lively news day with colorful reactions to Meta’s move to allow former president Donald Trump back on Facebook despite his tendency to spread lies. And current president Joe Biden is revving up for a speech bashing Republicans over their expected hardball tactics on government spending that could affect everything from aid to Ukraine’s war effort to US social benefits money. Stick around.Here’s what on the agenda so far:Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant Meta has said it will allow Donald Trump back on its Facebook and Instagram platforms following a two-year ban over his online behavior concerning the insurrection by his extremist supporters on January 6 at the US Capitol.Several civil rights and online safety advocacy groups have slammed Meta’s decision as, variously, reckless and encouraging an increase in

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