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Economy|Donald TrumpYouTube to pay $24.5m to settle lawsuit over Trump’s account suspensionVideo platform settles lawsuit filed in response to Trump’s suspension over the January 6, 2021, riot at the US Capitol.

YouTube has reached a settlement agreement to pay $24.5 million in relation to a lawsuit filed by the former United States President following the suspension of his account due to events on January 6, 2021. The settlement includes a contribution of $22…

MBy Megan ForbesSep 30, 20251 min read

YouTube has reached a settlement agreement to pay $24.5 million in relation to a lawsuit filed by the former United States President following the suspension of his account due to events on January 6, 2021. The settlement includes a contribution of $22 million to the Trust for the National Mall, as per court documentation dated Mon, Oct 2, 2023.

Total Settlement Amount: $24.5 million Contribution to Trust for the National Mall: $22 million Remaining Distribution: $2.5 million to other plaintiffs, including the American Conservative Union and author Naomi Wolf

The settlement, filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, includes no admission of wrongdoing by YouTube. It was finalized to resolve disputed claims and avoid further litigation expenses.

The settlement includes a contribution of $22 million to the Trust for the National Mall, as per court documentation dated Mon, Oct 2, 2023.
Megan Forbes · Thehackingpost

The settlement amount is comparatively small against YouTube's advertising revenues, which totaled nearly $9.8 billion in the second quarter of 2025. The agreement follows similar settlements by other technology companies earlier this year related to claims of undue censorship.

This settlement is part of a broader trend where major technology and media companies have reached financial agreements to resolve legal claims associated with the former President. It reflects ongoing discussions around content moderation practices on social media platforms.

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Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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