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Twitter vs. Facebook: The Evolving Moderation of the President

Fb and Twitter have taken different stances on moderating President Trump on their platforms. It is the latest controversy in an ongoing debate with reference to the accountability tech corporations have in policing speech online. Photograph illustration: Carter McCall/WSJ
Facebook and Twitter have taken different stances on moderating President Trump on their platforms. It's the latest controversy in an ongoing debate about the responsibility tech companies have in policing speech online. Photo illustration: Carter McCall/WSJ

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