Facebook and Instagram are silencing Donald Trump’s social media accounts for the rest of his presidency. The move, which came following Wednesday’s violent protest at the U.S. Capitol, is a reminder of the enormous power that social-media platforms can wield when they choose.
Back in July, The Associated Press published the article “Wait ‘til next year: Giving up on 2020, looking toward 2021.” The title perfectly summarized the hopes of many.