YouTube removes suspension from Donald Trump and returns his official channel

Donald Trump has restored access to his official YouTube channel.after confirming the lifting of the blockade imposed on him in January 2021. The video platform thus joins Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, which have recently lifted their respective bans on the former President of the United States.

In the case of YouTube, Donald Trump’s actions were also limited. after the storming of the Capitol. Basically, the Google-owned service removed a video uploaded to the then-president’s profile for inciting violence. This brought him strike and suspending downloads of new content or live broadcasts, which was originally for 7 days but later became permanent.

But that’s not all: YouTube has also blocked comments on all videos on Donald Trump’s official channel indefinitely. And just like it happened on other platforms, the decision has remained firm for the last two years. However, the likelihood that the tycoon will again run as a candidate for US President forced a review of the punishment.

The lifting of the blockade from Donald Trump became official in a couple of brief tweets from the account YouTube insider. “From today, the Donald J. Trump channel is no longer restricted and you can upload new content. We are carefully assessing the potential risk of real-world violence, balancing the possibility that voters will equally hear the voices of major national candidates in the run-up to elections,” they explained.

Anyway, the video platform clarified that Trump’s profile will continue to be subject to their policies“just like any other YouTube channel.”

Donald Trump returns to YouTube just in time for his next presidential campaign

As expected, the restoration of Donald Trump on YouTube is generating heated discussions on social networks. Something similar to what happened when their Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts were reactivated. In any case, the businessman is still no longer used any of the networks which recently reopened its doors.

Although there is a good reason for this: exclusive contract with Truth Social. With all the major platforms shutting it down, Donald Trump moved forward by launching his own Twitter clone that only works in the United States, where he has been forced into seclusion for the past year.

At the time of the creation of Pravda, the politician promised to publish there at least 6 hours before other platforms. A requirement that, in principle, was quite simple to fulfill due to its blocking on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. However, the deal expires in June, when the Republican internship is expected to get more interesting. Therefore, those around Trump believe that there is no possibility of renewal.

What will be the first video of Donald Trump on YouTube after the blockade is lifted? For now, it’s impossible to know. Although it won’t be strange that when he returns to the service, he will do so with a publication in a campaign tone. As of now, the latest clip on his profile is dated January 12, 2021, and corresponds to a thank you message to security forces stationed on the border with Mexico during an action in Texas.