According to CNBC, as the 2024 US presidential election approaches, Meta said on Friday that it will cancel any penalties and restrictions previously imposed on former President Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts.

The company first took action against Trump's social media accounts in 2021, shortly after the riots in Washington, D.C. on January 6. At the time, Meta believed that some of Trump's actions posed a potential risk of inciting violence, so it suspended his account for two years. In January 2023, Meta said it would restore Trump's status on its platform, and he regained access to his account the following month. But Trump is still subject to remaining penalties and restrictions, which could result in his social media accounts facing a long-term ban.