In a blog post, Twitter said its decision to suspend President Donald Trump's account was due to the fact he was "likely to inspire" more violence like that seen at the US Capitol.
Twitter also specifically wrote: "Plans for future armed protests have already begun proliferating on and off-Twitter, including a proposed secondary attack on the US Capitol and state capitol buildings on January 17, 2021."
According to NBC News, there has been discussion on social media about coming back to Washington, DC, on January 17 and January 20, the day of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, immediately cried foul, claiming, on Twitter, that the removal of his father marked the death of free speech.
"He did not deserve a platform on Twitter, or on any other social or traditional media."
Persons:
Donald Trump's, Jessica J, González, Twitter, Joe Biden, Joe Biden's, Donald Trump Jr, Trump
Organizations:
Twitter, Capitol, Free Press, Patriots, NBC News
Locations:
Washington