The president of the United States possibly made another threat of nuclear war on Twitter, but the company doesn't seem to think the post breaks any of its rules.
Donald Trump boasted on Twitter about how his nuclear button was bigger than North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's, and people are calling (again) for the president to be banned from the platform.
SEE ALSO:Donald Trump brags his 'nuclear button' is bigger than Kim Jong Un'sOn Tuesday, Trump tweeted a fully loaded response to the North Korean leader, who mentioned in his annual address a nuclear button on his desk, capable of hitting the United States.
"This is reality, not a threat," Kim Jong Un said.
Trump responded, "I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!"
Tweet may have been deleted
Folks on Twitter are asking the platform whether this violates its policy against violent threats.
Mashable Light SpeedWant more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories?Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter.By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Thanks for signing up! But in an automated response to several people reporting the tweet, Twitter says Trump's message represents "no violation of the Twitter Rules against abusive behavior."
Tweet may have been deleted
Tweet may have been deleted
Twitter confirmed to Mashable that "this Tweet did not violate our terms of service," referencing the Twitter Rules against violent threats and glorification of violence.
"You may not make specific threats of violence or wish for the serious physical harm, death, or disease of an individual or group of people," the rules state.
"Please note that wishing or hoping that someone experiences serious physical harm, making vague threats, or threatening less serious forms of physical harm would not fall under this specific policy. Instead, we may review and take action against that content under our abusive behavior and hateful conduct policies."
CNN's Brian Stelter, who said during a broadcast that he asked Twitter officials if Trump's tweet might violate the platform's terms of service, was directly lambasted by Trump's director of social media, Dan Scavino Jr.
Tweet may have been deleted
Stelter also asked during a CNN broadcast whether other world leaders would be given the same pass:
Tweet may have been deleted
Why doesn't Twitter ban Trump? In September, the social platform said that it takes into account "newsworthiness" when deciding whether or not a tweet violates the company's conduct policy.
Twitter's spokesperson issued this statement after Trump tweeted an earlier threat against North Korea. (Sensing a theme, here.) The North Korean government claimed the tweet was a "clear declaration of war."
Tweet may have been deleted
Featured Video For You
Why this year in smartphone design has been epic
顶: 95踩: 4
Twitter: Donald Trump's nuclear button tweets don't violate the rules
人参与 | 时间:2024-09-22 19:36:56
相关文章
- [Herald Review] Tori Kelly thrills fans, hints her love for Korean artists
- Bail granted to ex
- 15 Places for Soup
- N. Korea could turn to nukes 'more easily' in crisis: US think tank report
- 一针一线串起两代人的传承故事
- N. Korea slams Japan for continued demand for resolution of abducted Japanese issue
- 《长安的荔枝》电视剧官宣,贵妃“钟意”的荔枝又开花了
- George Santos arrested: The wild backstory to the Republican congressman's indictment.
- Tesla's big software update includes something called 'Night Curfew'
- 正式测定:6月1日17时00分雅安市芦山县发生6.1级地震
评论专区