X Settles $10M Lawsuit With Trump Over Account Suspension

Elon Musk's social media platform X has reached a settlement with former President Donald Trump, agreeing to pay approximately $10 million to resolve a lawsuit stemming from Trump's deplatforming following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. The lawsuit sought damages for claims of unfair censorship, as Trump argued that his First Amendment rights were violated when his account was permanently suspended. Following Musk's acquisition of Twitter in October 2022, he reinstated Trump on the platform. The settlement comes after a similar agreement by Meta, which paid Trump $25 million for a related suspension on its platforms. This settlement highlights the evolving relationship between Trump and Musk, with Musk now serving as a significant ally to Trump in the political arena. The lawsuit was dismissed by a California district court in 2022, but Trump continued to pursue legal action until this recent agreement was reached.