ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos reported on September 30, 2025, that YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit initiated by former President Donald Trump, according to a recent court filing. The legal dispute originated from YouTube's decision to suspend Trump's account on the platform following the events of January 6, 2021.
- The lawsuit stemmed directly from the suspension of Trump's channel on the video-sharing platform, which he alleged was a form of censorship.
- A court filing confirms the settlement figure, showing parent company Google agreed to the $24.5 million payment to resolve the legal challenge.
- According to the filing, $22 million of the settlement is designated as a contribution to the Trust for the National Mall and the construction of a new White House ballroom. The remainder will go to other plaintiffs in the case.
- This payment concludes the legal proceedings between Trump and YouTube regarding the 2021 suspension, and the settlement does not include an admission of liability from the company.
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