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Facebook employees take to Twitter to criticize Zuckerberg's 'no fact-check' stance on Trump's tweets

Last week, referring to the protests in Minnesota over the homicide of George Floyd via police, US President Donald Trump threatened that army forces would open hearth if the location used to be no longer introduced below keep an eye on, in a tweet. Within hours, Twitter concealed the tweet mentioning that it “glorified violence.” However, Facebook determined to stay on the fence and no longer …
Last week, referring to the protests in Minnesota over the murder of George Floyd by police, US President Donald Trump threatened that military forces would open fire if the situation was not brought under control, in a tweet. Within hours, Twitter hid the tweet citing that it “glorified violence.” However, Facebook decided to remain on the fence and not …

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