YouTube to pay $22 million to Trump to settle its post-January 6 ban case

Core Points - Alphabet has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a case brought by Donald Trump following his ban from YouTube after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, with $22 million going directly to Trump [1][9] - The settlement concludes lengthy negotiations and follows similar agreements Trump reached with other platforms, resulting in over $57 million in total settlement money from social media bans [9] Group 1 - The settlement includes $2.5 million allocated to co-plaintiffs, which consist of various individuals and organizations [2] - YouTube suspended Trump's account shortly after the Capitol riot due to concerns about potential violence, with the account restrictions lifted in March 2023 [2][3] - Trump’s attorney did not provide immediate comments regarding the settlement [8] Group 2 - Trump has decided to allocate the $22 million settlement to the Trust for the National Mall and for the construction of a ballroom on the White House grounds [7] - Alphabet did not admit any liability or fault as part of the settlement agreement [10]