In response to riots in Washington incited by outbound U.S. President Donald Trump, Facebook and Instagram have blocked his account for at least the remainder of his term.
“We believe the risks of allowing the President to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great,” said Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a statement. “Therefore, we are extending the block we have placed on his Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely and for at least the next two weeks until the peaceful transition of power is complete.”