Politics & Government
Trump Sues Facebook, Google, Twitter Over 'Unlawful' Censorship
Former President Donald Trump made the announcement during a news conference at his Bedminster golf club Wednesday.
BEDMINSTER, NJ — Former President Donald Trump said he is suing Facebook, Google and Twitter for their "unlawful" censorship, making the announcement during a news conference Wednesday at his Bedminster golf club.
"We are asking the US District Court ... to order an immediate halt to social media companies' illegal shameful censorship of the American people and that's exactly what they are doing," Trump said.
Trump was banned from Facebook for two years and Twitter indefinitely following claims of voter fraud and the spread of misinformation.
Find out what's happening in Bridgewaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
"Our case will prove this censorship is unlawful, is unconstitutional and is completely un-American. We all know that very, very well," said Trump.
Trump said he is filing the suit as a class action against the social media companies and their CEOs, and believes this is the first of many lawsuits to be filed "to hold big tech accountable."
Find out what's happening in Bridgewaterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Click here to watch Trump's full press conference on C-SPAN.
Trump is staying at his golf club off Lamington Road for the summer. His extended stay in the Garden State is not unusual, as he is known for spending his annual summer vacations at his golf club throughout his presidency usually in August.
In past summer vacations, Trump spent 10 days at the golf club in 2019, 11 days in 2018 and 18 days in 2017.
This is all happening while the Trump Organization faces criminal indictments in a two-year investigation into business practices at Trump's company. Read More: Trump Organization CFO Surrenders Ahead Of Expected Charges
Despite losing the previous election, supporters in the area continue to rally in his support. Somerset County for Trump and NJ4Trump are hosting a Trump Flag Wave on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Clarence Dillon Library Lawn.
Have a news tip? Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com.
Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Download here. Don't miss local and statewide announcements. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
