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Twitch Reinstates Donald Trump's Account After Three-Year Ban

The platform cites the value of hearing from presidential nominees as Trump becomes the official Republican candidate.

Former US President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Monday, July 15, 2024. Former President Donald Trump tapped JD Vance as his running mate, elevating to the Republican presidential ticket a venture capitalist-turned-senator whose embrace of populist politics garnered national attention and made him a rising star in the party. Photographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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montage of Twitch logo and Donald Trump
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Overview

  • Trump's Twitch account was banned following the January 6 Capitol attack in 2021.
  • The decision to unban Trump aligns with similar actions by other social media platforms.
  • Twitch emphasizes that all channels are subject to the same community guidelines.
  • Trump's account, with over 150,000 followers, was last active in January 2021.
  • Trump has primarily used Truth Social for his communications since his Twitter ban was lifted in 2022.