After social media noise with Trump: Facebook is considering handling controversial posts

After controversial posts by US President Donald Trump on Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg now has the handling of such posts checked.

• Twitter has tweeted a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump * with poor results. 
• Trump's spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany attacks Twitter and Google
• In the controversy surrounding glorifies violence Tweet by Donald Trump are Facebook -Mitarbeitende in strike entered.

Update, 06.06.2020, 5:18 p.m .: The criticism of Facebook regarding the handling of controversial statements by US President Donald Trump continues. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has now announced a review of the guidelines. 

The main focus is on government threats of violence and publications that could affect voter turnout, said Zuckerberg. In addition, it is being examined which alternatives there are to the previous methods of deleting the post or just leaving it there. 

Facebook and Zuckerberg had come under enormous pressure recently when Trump posted contributions to the current protests against racism and police violence in the United States . Facebook declined to take action on the posts. Twitter, on the other hand, had rated a Trump contribution as “glorifying violence”. The said contribution was a reaction by Trump to the protests following the death of African American George Floyd in a brutal police operation. 

Trump threatened: "When the looting begins, the shooting begins."

Donald Trump and Twitter: platform blocks video of Trump campaign

Update, June 5, 2020, 4:40 pm: The dispute between Donald Trump and Twitter is in the next round. Twitter has disabled a video of the US President's campaign team. It was a video clip related to the reactions and reactions to the death of African American George Floyd.

The clip appeared on the @TeamTrump account, which is the official account of Trump's 2020 election campaign. Twitter blocked the clip with a copyright complaint. The video included scenes of the demonstrations over George Floyd's death, including scenes of violence. The tweet itself is still available, but the associated video can no longer be played. 

A spokesman for Trump's election campaign then said that disabling the video was "another reminder" that Twitter was making up rules for its platform. He had the impression that certain rules only apply to the Trump campaign.

Social media and the president: Search for "racist" leads to Donald Trump on Twitter

Update, June 4, 2020, 9.25 a.m .: The first result of the search for the English keyword "racist" (racist) in the short message service Twitter is given by US President Donald Trump . This was reported by the British newspaper "The Independent" on Wednesday. Twitter was reluctant to do so. "If an account is regularly linked to certain terms, they can appear together in the recommendations using an algorithm," said a company spokesman. 

Trump , who has over 80 million followers on Twitter, is currently under criticism for dealing with the protests following the death of African American George Floyd during a brutal police operation in Minneapolis. He is accused of further exacerbating the tensions with his statements. He has always rejected allegations of racism. The search result suggests that many people use the words "racist" or "racism" to refer to Trump, said Greg Sterling, editor of the Search Engine Land website, which specializes in search engines. It is also possible that it is a targeted attempt to assign the term Trump's Twitter account. It is also conceivable that numerous Trump supporters defend the president against accusations and use the term "racist".

Zuckerberg defends handling Trump posts

Update, June 3, 2020, 6:50 a.m .: Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision in front of employees not to take action against Twitter President Donald Trump's controversial statement, unlike Twitter . The 36-year-old asked questions from employees via video conference on Tuesday (local time). He said, among other things, that the threat of violence by governments is covered by the Facebook rules, the New York Times reported, citing a recording of the conversation.

Update, June 2, 2020, 11:02 a.m .: After a controversial statement by US President Donald Trump on Twitter and Facebook , Facebook employees went on strike . They disagree with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's decision not to act against Trump's statement, unlike Twitter.

According to US media reports, some Facebook employees stopped working in the home office on Monday (01.06.2020) in protest. However, it is unclear how many employees took part in this campaign. A number of employees also made public statements about the case: "Mark is wrong - and I will try to change his mind as loud as possible," wrote Ryan Freitas on Twitter. He is responsible for product design for Facebook's news feed.

Mark is wrong, and I will endeavor in the loudest possible way to change his mind.

Controversy over Donald Trump's tweet: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg sees no need for action

The controversy revolves around a  tweet from Donald Trump , which was also reflected on his  Facebook profile . In it he responds to the first riots in Minneapolis after the death of the African American George Floyd. The US president wrote that control would be restored, adding: "When the looting begins, there will be shooting" - "when the looting starts, the shooting starts".

Twitter had given a warning to Trump's tweet for violating the ban on glorifying violence on the platform. Mark Zuckerberg , on the other hand, said the post was compatible with the Facebook rules , even if he personally disliked such "divisive and seductive rhetoric". "But it is my responsibility not only to react personally, but as the head of an institution that is committed to freedom of speech."

Donald Trump signs decree - Twitter counters and marks Tweet as "glorifying violence"

+++ 10:45: Twitter on Friday morning (29.05.2020) another tweet from Donald Trump marked with a reference. Trump had betted against demonstrators in Minneapolis. "When the looting begins, the shooting begins," Trump said in the tweet. 

Twitter then marked the post with a reference to the glorification of violence. However, the decision was made to keep the contribution accessible as there might be a public interest.  

.... These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!

Trump had also said that he could imagine closing social media providers entirely, or at least heavily regulating them, if they restricted his right to freedom of expression. On Friday morning, Trump signed a decree to end social media protection from law enforcement.

Fox presenter Neil Cavuto says Trump would shut down "one of the largest social networks in the world." The post that Trump would have posted would simply have been "wrong," the moderator said. This is unusual inasmuch as Fox News has mostly been pro-Trump. 

Donald Trump against Twitter: US President signs decree

Update from Friday, May 29th, 2020, 6.45am: After the conflict with Twitter *, US President Donald Trump signed a decree to end the protection of social media against law enforcement. According to the arrangement, the platform's options for moderating content should also be curtailed. The trigger for the enactment was a confrontation by Trump with the short message service Twitter, which had subjected a contribution by Trump to a fact check and rated it as wrong. 

If the decree is implemented, lawsuits against social media for the published content would be possible. As the reason for the move, Trump cited that the social media are no longer neutral, but are pursuing "political activism". 

Donald Trump against big tech: spokeswoman attacks Twitter and Google

+++ 20.55 clock: Google  also heard a lot in the press conference from Trump spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany . The internet company would vote against conservatives, but would work closely with the government of the People's Republic of China. Google has, among other things, adapted its search algorithm to the authoritarian laws in China.

The same applies to Twitter . "They are both very strict when it comes to President Donald Trump , but very relaxed when it comes to China," said McEnany. In addition, Twitter would "spread the violent calls of the liberals." The "big tech" companies should check the facts rather the journalists and "the left-wing media".

When asked when Donald Trump would sign an ordinance against Twitter , McEnany said, “We hope it will happen before 5pm today. We cannot say that for sure. "

Donald Trump: Twitter and Google are now on the enemy list

+++ 8.30pm : At a press conference, Kayleigh McEnany spoke about the dispute between the US government and Twitter . The spokeswoman for US President Donald Trump walked the short message service to hard. Twitter would specifically target Trump and the Conservatives.

When asked about the possible steps announced by Trump against Twitter , McEnany remained vague. A presidential decree would be an option. What such an ordinance would entail remains unclear, as does the question of whether it would exist before the United States courts.

Donald Trump wants to take action against Twitter & Co.

+++ 4.15 p.m .: According to US media reports, Donald Trump could target the comprehensive legal protection of social services with his new regulation - a cornerstone that has made Facebook, Twitter and YouTube possible in their current form. The Washington Post and New York Times, citing a draft ruling, said the Department of Commerce should call the FCC telecommunications regulator to review the scope of a regulation known as Section 230.

According to this regulation - part of a law of 1996 - online services are not liable for content published by users such as comments and videos. At the same time, platforms are allowed to act against certain content or users. You would get "a shield and a sword", the authors of the regulation explained at the time.

The draft presidential order sees reportedly ago also to entrust the responsible among other things for Consumer Protection Inspectorate FTC with the investigation of complaints about political bias. In addition, federal authorities should be obliged to check their spending on advertising on social media.

Donald Trump against Twitter: US President announces "big day"

+++ 14.40 clock: Shortly after breakfast, Donald Trump apparently announces the big blow against social media. Twitter is likely to be the primary focus of the US President .

The short message service from San Francisco had recently subjected Trump's tweets to a fact check. The content did not stand up to scrutiny. Trump then announced measures against Twitter.

Now the US president is getting serious. At least he tweeted first thing in the American morning: "This will be a great day for social media and FAIRNESS!"

This will be a Big Day for Social Media and FAIRNESS!

After trouble with Twitter: Mark Zuckerberg stands behind Donald Trump 

Update from Thursday, May 28, 2020, 11:21 a.m .: Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg interfered in the dispute between the short message service Twitter and US President Donald Trump . Zuckerberg told Fox News: "I just strongly believe that Facebook shouldn't be the arbiter of the truth of what people say online," which Zuckerberg criticized Twitter for and behind Trump . 

Twitter had had a tweet of the president's fact check on Wednesday for the first time. Trump had claimed in his Twitter message that absentee voting encouraged election fraud, which the fact check found to be misleading. Trump then accused Twitter of interfering in the US presidential election in November.

An obviously true statement that will nevertheless drive people on the internet insane:

“Zuckerberg says private companies shouldn't be 'the arbiter of truth'” https://t.co/P3NeP8rUSQ

Zuckerberg added: "Private companies, especially platform companies, should probably not be in a position to do that." US President Trump then retweeted a post quoting Zuckerberg. 

Update from Thursday, May 28, 2020, 6:38 a.m .:  After Donald Trump's anger about the short message service Twitter , the White House has announced a presidential decree on social media. A White House spokeswoman said on Wednesday night on Trump's return flight from Cape Canaveral to Washington, according to journalists traveling with him, that Trump would sign a social media ruling this Thursday. At first, no details were known. 

Donald Trump had previously threatened to regulate or shut down social media because it suppressed conservative voices. It remained unclear on what legal basis the government could undertake such regulation. 

Twitter marks Donald Trump's tweets as fake news - US President threatens: "I will not allow that!"

Update from Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 2:00 p.m .:  In the conflict with the online service  Twitter , US President Donald Trump threatened to close online networks on Wednesday. Republican politicians have the feeling that "social media platforms completely silence conservative voices," Trump wrote on Twitter on Wednesday. "We will strictly regulate or close them before we will ever allow that," Trump threatened.

Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices. We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen. We saw what they attempted to do, and failed, in 2016. We can't let a more sophisticated version of that ....

Twitter had previously factored a tweet from Donald Trump's postal polls - the first time ever.

Twitter marks Trump tweets as fake news

First message from Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 6.48 a.m .: Washington - That Donald Trump likes to tweet * is nothing new. The incumbent US President has sold more than 50,000 tweets in the past ten years. The short message service Twitter has subjected a contribution by US President Donald Trump to a fact check for the first time. Trump tweeted on Tuesday that the postal vote would encourage election fraud *. 

Twitter then gave Donald Trump's tweet a link with the note: "Learn the facts about postal voting". This link leads to a Twitter page in which Trump's claim is rejected as "unfounded". Twitter spokesman Nick Pacilio confirmed that it was the first Twitter fact check of a Trump tweet.

Donald Trump: Twitter subjects Trump's Tweet to a fact check 

The Twitter fact check relies on the CNN broadcaster, the Washington Post newspaper and other unnamed experts - CNN and the Washington Post are proven critics of Trump. The fact check states, among other things, that Donald Trump incorrectly claims that California would send postal ballot papers to anyone in the state "regardless of who they are or how they got there." In fact, only registered voters would receive postal ballot papers. Trump also claims that postal voting would result in “a rigged election”.

. @ Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election. They are saying my statement on Mail-In Ballots, which will lead to massive corruption and fraud, is incorrect, based on fact-checking by Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington Post ....

Trump's response was not long in coming. “Twitter is now interfering in the 2020 presidential election. They claim that my statement about postal votes is incorrect based on the Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington Post . Twitter is trying to stifle free speech and I, as president, will not allow that to happen. " 

Twitter: Donald Trump does poorly on fact check 

Twitter is Donald Trump's most important mouthpiece. The US President is followed by more than 80 million people there. The short message service has received repeated criticism for not acting against Trump's false, misleading or offensive tweets. 

Because of the coronavirus pandemic *, the call for expanded postal voting in the US presidential election * on November 3 was raised. Trump and his Republicans oppose it because they fear that the U.S. Democrats may benefit from a postal vote. Twitter spokesman Pacilio said it was not Twitter's first fact check. However, it was the first time that Trump had been subjected to the procedure. Pacilio left open whether the President's tweets would continue to be checked for their veracity.

Marvin Ziegele with dpa 

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