Musk posts Twitter poll asking whether Trump should be allowed back on platform

WASHINGTON, Nov 19 (MENA) - Twitter CEO Elon Musk posted a poll on the platform to ask users if they believe former President Donald Trump’s account should be restored.

Twitter permanently suspended Trump’s account in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, insurrection following tweets he made that the company determined to be in violation of its policy against glorifying or inciting violence.

But Musk, who completed his acquisition of the company last month, has indicated a hesitancy to continue Trump’s suspension and a general opposition to lifetime bans, the Hill reported.

Musk commented on the poll, conducted under the title “the voice of the people is the voice of God.”

He said earlier on Friday that he has not yet decided whether to restore Trump’s account.

Musk additionally said that the platform’s policy will be “freedom of speech, but not freedom of reach.”

He said tweets that spread hate speech will be “deboosted & demonetized” but still available for anyone who seeks them out.