Facebook Will Ban New Political Ads for One Week Ahead of Election

Im also worried that with our nation so divided and election results potentially taking days or even weeks to be finalized, there could be an increased risk of civil unrest across the country.

The move comes amid clashes between the Trump administration and Democrats over voting by mail, President Trump saying he opposes widespread voting by mail over concerns it could be a breeding ground for election fraud.

The mammoth social media company will also remove posts on its platform that Facebook deems attempts to suppress or discourage voting, such as posts claiming voters will catch the coronavirus if they vote in person and will work to prevent campaigns and supporters from claiming victory prematurely.