Trump posts to Facebook for first time since 2021

Former U.S. President Donald Trump posted to Facebook on Friday, marking his return to the social media platform two years after he was banned.

Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, launched on Jan. 25 that it would reinstate Trump’s entry to his accounts, saying most people should be allowed to pay attention to from politicians, nonetheless that Trump could possibly be matter to “heightened penalties” for repeated violations of its pointers.

Despite Trump’s reinstatement, it had been unclear whether or not or not he would publish on the accounts.

Facebook and Instagram are key autos for reaching voters and fundraising and can strengthen Trump, who will make one different run for the presidency in 2024. Trump had 23 million followers on Instagram and 34 million on Facebook as of Feb. 9.