X - X Vs Trump: Appeals Court Doubtful Over Former President's Claims Of Government Pressure On Social Media Giant | Benzinga
In a recent development, a federal appeals court has shown doubts regarding the revival of former President Donald Trump‘s lawsuit against Twitter, now known as X.
The legal team of Trump alleges that the ban from Twitter in January 2021 infringed upon his First Amendment rights. They argue that the ban was a response to government pressure, Politico reported.
However, the skepticism arose when the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals questioned the claim that pressure from a small group of Congress members could legally threaten companies.
“That’s a very, very small group of Congress,” Judge Mark Bennett stated, expressing his doubt over the connection between statements from a few senators and the power of the federal government.
It is noteworthy that Trump’s account was reinstated on ...