Meta will pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over the company’s decision to suspend his accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021, protests at the U.S. Capitol. The settlement, filed Wednesday in California, resolves claims that the tech giant engaged in unfair censorship.

The case stemmed from Meta’s decision to ban Trump from its platforms, claiming his posts posed a threat to public safety. The suspension was initially indefinite but later revised to a two-year ban. Trump sued the company, arguing that Meta and other tech firms unfairly silenced conservative voices.

Fork It Over, Zuck: Meta Agrees to Pay Donald Trump $25 Million for Suspending His Account https://t.co/U98xZpX5z3

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According to reports, $22 million of the settlement will be allocated to a fund for Trump’s presidential library, while the remaining $3 million will cover legal expenses and compensate additional plaintiffs. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report the details of the agreement.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a private meeting with Trump in November 2024 at Mar-a-Lago after Trump’s reelection. The two reportedly discussed the lawsuit and other business matters. Zuckerberg also attended Trump’s inauguration in January and co-hosted a black-tie reception in Washington, D.C., during the inauguration weekend.

Meta’s move to settle the lawsuit follows a broader effort by major tech companies to repair relations with the Trump administration. The company also made a $1 million donation to Trump’s inaugural committee.

Before Trump’s second inauguration, Meta announced it would scale back its fact-checking policies, a move that aligns with long-standing concerns from Trump and his supporters about bias in content moderation.