On 30 September 2025, Alphabet’s subsidiary YouTube announced a settlement with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The settlement amounts to $24.5 million, with $22 million directed to a trust for Washington DC’s National Mall and the remaining $2.5 million allocated to other parties, including the American Conservative Union. The settlement resolves a lawsuit alleging that YouTube had unlawfully banned Trump’s account following the January 6 Capitol riot.
The settlement is part of a series of legal actions involving Trump and major tech platforms. Earlier this year, Meta and X (formerly Twitter) also reached settlements with Trump, each paying $25 million and $10 million respectively. The YouTube settlement follows a pattern of high‑profile settlements that aim to address claims of censorship and account restrictions.
Alphabet did not admit liability in the settlement. The agreement is a financial outflow of $24.5 million and represents a legal resolution that may influence the company’s regulatory and public‑relations strategy. The settlement is a new event that occurred on 30 September 2025 and is material to Alphabet’s legal and financial obligations.
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