Kevin Munoz, a spokesperson for the campaign, argued that the move could lead to potential violence and urged the video platform to reconsider its policy. "YouTube's reckless and irresponsible decision will invite further democratic decay and potential violence, and we urge them to reconsider this policy," Munoz said in a statement, according to Reuters.
YouTube announced the policy shift last week, stating that it will no longer remove videos that claim prior presidential elections experienced mass fraud, errors, or glitches. The platform explained that it recognized the need to reevaluate the effects of its elections misinformation policy, which was first instituted in December 2020, given today's changed landscape. YouTube noted that while removing such content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech without meaningfully reducing the risk of violence or other real-world harm.
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"With that in mind, and with 2024 campaigns well underway, we will stop removing content that advances false claims that widespread fraud, errors, or glitches occurred in the 2020 and other past U.S. Presidential elections. This goes into effect today, Friday, June 2," the platform announced.
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Former President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the 2020 presidential election was "rigged." Although he lost his re-election bid to Joe Biden in 2020, Trump is currently the top GOP primary contender and may get a rematch in 2024. Meanwhile, Biden, seeking re-election in 2024, will almost certainly secure his party's presidential nomination, although some Democrats challenge the incumbent President.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence, who served alongside Trump from early 2017 through early 2021, announced a presidential bid on Wednesday. North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum also announced a White House bid on Wednesday, while former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie threw his hat into the ring on Tuesday. These three new candidates join a field that includes Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Larry Elder, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Former Montana Secretary of State Corey Stapleton is also running.
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YouTube's decision to stop removing content alleging mass fraud or other issues during previous presidential elections has drawn criticism from the Biden campaign. While the platform argues that removing such content could curtail political speech without meaningfully reducing the risk of violence or other real-world harm, the Biden campaign believes the move could invite further democratic decay and potential violence.
As the 2024 campaigns get underway, many candidates are throwing their hats into the ring, including former Vice President Mike Pence, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
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