'We don't expect him to welcome that decision.' Facebook Vice Pres. of Global Affairs Nick Clegg defends the suspension of former Pres. Trump from the social media platform, adding: 'In this particular case the most severe penalty is justified.'
again Saturday during a 90-minute campaign-style speech at the North Carolina Republican Party State Convention, where he also repeated several lies about the 2020 election, calling it"the most corrupt election in the history of our country."
"You focused on the -- on the comments encouraging the rioters on Jan. 6th. What about the lies about the election? repeated a series of those last night again.If the president gave the speech he gave last night in January 2023, would the suspension be extended?" Stephanopoulos asked.
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