Reddit and Twitch ban content linked to President Trump for violating hate rules

Reddit, one of the most visited websites in the world, has a history of not censoring questionable content.

Founder Alexis Ohanian earlier this month announced his resignation from the board and urged the company to replace him with a Black candidate amid protests over policy brutality and racial injustice. Within a week, Reddit named Y Combinator CEO Michael Seibel to its board, honoring the request.

“Ultimately, it’s our responsibility to support our communities by taking stronger action against those who try to weaponize parts of Reddit against other people,” Reddit Chief Executive Officer Steve Huffman said while announcing the bans.

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