Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Phone Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Science
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Phone Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / World News / Ahead of US elections, Facebook, Twitter restrict controversial Biden article
  • World

    Ahead of US elections, Facebook, Twitter restrict controversial Biden article

    Siddhant Pandey
    Written by
    Siddhant Pandey
    Twitter
    Last updated on Oct 16, 2020, 01:14 am
    Ahead of US elections, Facebook, Twitter restrict controversial Biden article
  • Social media giants Facebook and Twitter on Wednesday decided to restrict a controversial article on United States Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden, inviting criticism from conservatives.

    The article—published in the New York Post—contained material supposedly extracted from a computer that had been left by Biden's son Hunter at a computer repair shop in April 2019.

    Conservatives have alleged the actions highlight selective censorship.

  • In this article
    Article focused on Biden's alleged links to Ukrainian firm Article cited an April 2015 email to back claims Twitter blocked users from sharing links to article Twitter's actions based on 'origins of materials' listed in article Twitter also locked White House Press Secretary's personal account Facebook also restricted article over questionable validity Trump described Twitter, Facebook's actions as 'terrible' Biden carried out official US policy toward Ukraine: Campaign Biden's schedule shows no such meeting happened: Campaign
  • Article

    Article focused on Biden's alleged links to Ukrainian firm

    Article focused on Biden's alleged links to Ukrainian firm
  • The New York Post article—titled 'Smoking-gun email reveals how Hunter Biden introduced Ukrainian businessman to VP dad'—implicates Biden, a former US Vice President, in connection with Hunter's Ukraine business.

    The unnamed owner of the repair shop in Delaware where the computer had supposedly been left had told the publication that he transferred a copy of the hard drive to Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani.

  • Information

    Article cited an April 2015 email to back claims

  • The article mentioned one email dated April 2015 wherein a Burisma board adviser had thanked Hunter for inviting him to a meeting with Biden in Washington. However, it was not mentioned whether such a meeting was scheduled or if it ever took place.

  • Restrictions

    Twitter blocked users from sharing links to article

  • On Wednesday, Twitter blocked users from sharing links to the article or photos from it.

    Users attempting to share it were shown the message: "We can't complete this request because this link has been identified by Twitter or our partners as being potentially harmful."

    Clicking or retweeting a link already posted to Twitter reflected a warning that the "link may be unsafe."

  • Restrictions

    Twitter's actions based on 'origins of materials' listed in article

    Twitter's actions based on 'origins of materials' listed in article
  • Twitter later explained its actions saying the restrictions were imposed due to the questionable nature of "the origins of the materials."

    Twitter's policies prohibit "directly distribut[ing] content obtained through hacking that contains private information."

    Some of the images contained in the article contained personal and private information, Twitter added.

    Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey acknowledged that the company's initial communication could have shared more context.

  • Details

    Twitter also locked White House Press Secretary's personal account

  • Twitter's decision to restrict the article marks the first time that the company has directly limited the spread of information from a news website.

    Twitter also reportedly locked the personal account of the White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday for sharing the article.

    The firm has been taking steps to implement stricter rules around misinformation ahead of the 2020 US Presidential elections.

  • Information

    Facebook also restricted article over questionable validity

  • Further, Facebook placed restrictions on linking to the article, alerting users that there were questions about its validity. Facebook spokesperson Andy Stone said, "This is part of our standard process to reduce the spread of misinformation."

  • Criticism

    Trump described Twitter, Facebook's actions as 'terrible'

    Trump described Twitter, Facebook's actions as 'terrible'
  • Twitter's actions drew criticism from conservatives, who accused the social media giants of censorship and shielding Biden.

    A New York Post editorial called Facebook and Twitter "propaganda machines."

    Trump also tweeted saying it was "terrible" that the companies "took down" the article and reiterated calls to "repeal Section 230"—which keeps website hosts from being held responsible for the content posted.

  • Biden’s campaign

    Biden carried out official US policy toward Ukraine: Campaign

    Biden carried out official US policy toward Ukraine: Campaign
  • Meanwhile, Biden campaign spokesperson Andrew Bates said, "Investigations by the press, during impeachment, and even by two Republican-led Senate committees whose work was decried as 'not legitimate' and political by a GOP colleague, have all reached the same conclusion: that Joe Biden carried out official US policy toward Ukraine and engaged in no wrongdoing"

    "Trump administration officials have attested to these facts under oath."

  • Information

    Biden's schedule shows no such meeting happened: Campaign

  • The Biden campaign further claimed that the former VP's official schedules from the time have been reviewed and no meeting as alleged by the New York Post ever took place. Others have dismissed the article's veracity owing to Giuliani's record of producing disinformation.

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • White House
  • Jack Dorsey
  • New York Post
  •  
Latest News
  • 'Roadies Revolution' fame Saqib Khan quits showbiz for religious path
    'Roadies Revolution' fame Saqib Khan quits showbiz for religious path
    Entertainment
  • Night curfew imposed as people were organizing parties: Jain
    Night curfew imposed as people were organizing parties: Jain
    Delhi
  • Raut slams BJP for changing stance on COVID-19 curbs
    Raut slams BJP for changing stance on COVID-19 curbs
    Politics
  • MSD to play 'Captain 7' in India's first animated-spy series
    MSD to play 'Captain 7' in India's first animated-spy series
    Entertainment
  • Gujarat: Night curfew in 20 cities from today
    Gujarat: Night curfew in 20 cities from today
    India
Related Timelines
  • Democracy has prevailed: Biden sworn in as 46th US President
    Democracy has prevailed: Biden sworn in as 46th US President
    World
  • Joe Biden says Trump administration making 'sincere' efforts for transition
    Joe Biden says Trump administration making 'sincere' efforts for transition
    World
  • President-elect Joe Biden seeks to unite US in victory speech
    President-elect Joe Biden seeks to unite US in victory speech
    World
  • US election: Biden to become President, say reports; Trump reacts
    US election: Biden to become President, say reports; Trump reacts
    World
Trending Topics
Coronavirus
Next News Article
Share
Cancel

Want to share it with your friends too?

Facebook Whatsapp Twitter Linkedin
Copied

Love World news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

World Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Science News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Bharti Airtel Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League Samsung Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma
Cricket News YouTube Hollywood News WhatsApp Bollywood News Real Madrid ISRO Yoga Honda Batman
Football News BMW Mark Zuckerberg Vaccine Reliance Jio OPPO Food News, Healthy Recipes Apple Royal Challengers Bangalore Toyota
Fashion Tips Sensex Mercedes Manchester City Katrina Kaif Sidharth Malhotra Isha Ambani India Vs England Cricket OnePlus Mobiles Android TV
Smart TV Marvel Comics Avengers Neha Kakkar
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us News Reviews News Archive Topics Archive Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2021