Facebook will end special treatment for politicians after Trump ban – report

Reported change comes after the Facebook oversight board said that the same rules should apply to all users

Facebook is reportedly planning to end a policy that effectively exempts politicians from content moderation rules.

The Verge reported on Thursday that the social media company is expected to announce its new policy on Friday. The change comes as Facebook faces increased criticism, from journalists, lawmakers and its own employees, for allowing world leaders and politicians to use its platform to spread misinformation, quash criticism and harass opponents.

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