After the January 6 insurrection by Trumpist domestic terrorists, incited by the seditionist, reckless sociopath Donald "Loser" Trump, Twitter banned his account for violation of their terms and conditions of service on January 8. Trump had used Twitter on December 19 to urge his cult to come to Washington, DC, on January 6 and stop the ceremonial counting of electoral votes, saying "Be there. It will be wild." Stripping that means of communication from the malignant former guy meant the loss of his favorite platform for spreading lies and attacks on his enemies, and to continue the "Big Lie."
Trump is now suing Twitter in Federal court to reinstate his account, so that he can continue to incite his radical cult followers as elections in 2022 and 2024 approach. Arguing that Twitter is "censoring" him, Trump wants a preliminary injunction from the court to reinstate his account while the case is being considered. Twitter, as a private company, has no obligation to Trump or anyone else to provide its platform for his use after numerous violations of its terms and conditions. They also recognize their legal vulnerability if they allow a demagogue to use their platform to incite violence. We're hopeful that this will be another loss in the courts for the Loser.
(photo: The Hill)
