President Trump Speaks Out Against the Alleged ‘Shadowbanning’ of Republicans

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Months ago, conservative commentators and Trump supporters Diamond and Silk reported that Facebook censored their content by ceasing to notify followers about their latest posts. Finally, many right-leaning Twitter users claim that their accounts are frequently hit with temporary suspensions and even permanent bans.

The claims of social media outlets intentionally censoring conservatives have faced backlash from skeptics. Many question why outlets like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter would purposefully block certain content. However, right-wingers remain adamant regarding claims of censorship. Many conservatives have also noted various social media platforms’ ties to Silicon Valley, which is widely regarded to be liberal.

Trump has not yet explained exactly who will look into claims of conservative censorship, or the specific plan to investigate them.

Twitter also faced controversy earlier this year when it announced its new efforts to crack down on “troll” accounts. Some users interpreted this action as a disguised effort for the platform to purge accounts that espouse anti-liberal beliefs.