Technology Jun 09, 2026 · 1 min read

Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules

New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.

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by David Gilbert
Threats Against Politicians Skyrocketed After Meta Changed Its Speech Rules
New research finds that in the six months after Meta relaxed rules in the name of free speech, violent threats against lawmakers—including President Donald Trump—surged on Facebook.
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This article was originally published by Wired and written by David Gilbert.

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