TWITTER, an American micro-blogging and social networking service on which users post and interact with messages Twitter has banned, Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of the United States of America’s President from tweeting for 12 hours.
The action on Tuesday followed a post by Trump Jr containing a video clip discussing the benefits of hydroxychloroquine.
Twitter board said the post had violated its Covid-19 misinformation policies.
However, Donald Trump Jr will still be able to browse Twitter and send direct messages in the interim.
Most US social media sites have all taken measures to crack down on misinformation about the coronavirus.
Andy Surabian, a spokesman for Donald Trump Jr reportedly told the BBC the decision had been “beyond the pale”.
“Twitter suspending Don Jr for sharing a viral video of medical professionals discussing their views on hydroxychloroquine is further proof that big tech is intent on killing free expression online, and is another instance of them committing election interference to stifle Republican voices,” he said.
“While there is indeed much disagreement in the medical community about the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in treating coronavirus, there have been studies reported by mainstream outlets like CNN, suggesting that it may in fact by an effective treatment.
