YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump over account suspension

YouTube agreed to pay $22 million to settle US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over his post-Capitol riot suspension, according to a court filing Monday. The funds will go to a White House ballroom project, marking the latest Big Tech payout after platforms blocked him over fears of further violence.

Sep 30, 2025 - 13:05
YouTube to pay $22 million in settlement with Trump over account suspension
YouTube agreed to pay $22 million to settle US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over his post-Capitol riot suspension, according to a court filing Monday. The funds will go to a White House ballroom project, marking the latest Big Tech payout after platforms blocked him over fears of further violence.