Marjorie Taylor Greene Banned from Twitter Over COVID-19 Misinformation
Twitter Permanently Suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Account
The personal Twitter account belonging to Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene (R-GA) has been permanently suspended by the platform. This action was taken due to “repeated violations of our COVID-19 misinformation policy,” as stated by Twitter.
Despite the suspension, her official account representing her role as a U.S. Representative remains accessible and active.
Prolific Misinformation and Policy Enforcement
Representative Greene frequently shared articles and data related to the pandemic. However, much of this content was found to be either misleading or demonstrably inaccurate.
Twitter has established firm boundaries regarding pandemic-related misinformation. The spread of false information concerning the virus, its transmission, and vaccine effectiveness poses a significant threat to public health.
Details of Twitter’s COVID-19 Policy
The specifics of Twitter’s COVID-19 policy can be found here. The company affirmed its commitment to enforcing the policy through a strike system, ultimately leading to permanent suspension for repeated offenses.
Escalation of Warnings and Greene’s Response
This permanent ban follows a series of temporary account locks and warnings issued throughout 2021. Previously, Greene voiced concerns about infringements upon her “freedom of speech.”
It is important to note that Twitter operates as a private entity with clearly defined rules and regulations. She responded to the latest suspension with a statement claiming, “Twitter is an enemy to America and can’t handle the truth. That’s fine, I’ll show America we don’t need them and it’s time to defeat our enemies.”
Future Platform Use and Account Status
It remains uncertain whether Representative Greene will cease using the platform she has labeled an “enemy.” Her official U.S. Representative account has been inactive for the past week.
A request has been submitted to Twitter to determine if this official account is also at risk due to her previous violations. This article will be updated upon receiving a response.
Broader Enforcement of Twitter’s Policies
Twitter consistently implements bans against individuals who violate its policies. These violations include inciting violence, disseminating false or private information, and spreading misinformation about the pandemic.
Additional Action by Facebook
Update: Following Twitter’s decision, Facebook also issued a temporary suspension to Representative Greene for sharing misinformation.
This temporary suspension highlights the broader effort by social media platforms to address the spread of inaccurate information.