Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps - Quds Force announces the martyrdom of the head of the Palestine Unit Brigadier General Mohammad Said Izadi.
Sayyed Khamenei: The idea of Iran's surrender is laughable to the wise, for the Iranian people are strong and will remain strong, proud, and honorable.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyed Khamenei: The insult directed by the Americans at the Iranian people will not prevail... Our people are great, our state is strong, and our civilization is deeply rooted in history.
Sayyed Khamenei: Downplaying the Iranian strike on Al-Udeid base aims to conceal the truth, and the coming days will reveal the extent of the enemies' losses.
Sayyed Khamenei: The Islamic Republic's targeting of vital American sites, such as Al-Udeid base, was not a passing event.
Sayyed Khamenei: The American president hides behind allegations to conceal the reality of what happened.
Sayyed Khamenei: Our armed forces managed to bypass various enemy defenses and strike multiple targets at the heart of enemy centers.
Sayyed Khamenei: The Zionist entity never imagined receiving such strikes from the Islamic Republic.
Sayyed Khamenei: The American aggression against our nuclear facilities failed to achieve any of the enemies' objectives.
Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, Major General Mohammad Pakpour: If the enemy makes a mistake, we will respond forcefully, just as we have over the past 12 days

Donald Trump is back on Twitter

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 20 Nov 2022 08:05
3 Min Read

Shortly after the 24-hour Twitter poll on Musk’s account ended, Donald Trump's Twitter account was reinstated.

  • x
  • Donald Trump's account following reinstatement
    Donald Trump's account following reinstatement

Donald Trump's Twitter account was restored Saturday after Elon Musk, the platform's new owner, conducted a poll in which a small majority of respondents supported the move, just days after the former US president announced another White House candidacy.

Trump's account was blocked from the network in early 2021 for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol by a mob of his supporters wanting to reverse the 2020 election results.

"The people have spoken. Trump will be reinstated," Musk tweeted, shortly after the 24-hour Twitter poll on his account ended.

"Vox Populi, Vox Dei," he wrote, repeating a Latin aphorism he also shared on Friday, which translates as "The voice of the people is the voice of God."

The people have spoken.

Trump will be reinstated.

Vox Populi, Vox Dei. https://t.co/jmkhFuyfkv

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 20, 2022

More than 15 million people voted on whether to reinstall the controversial profile, out of 237 million daily Twitter users, with 51.8 percent in favor and 48.2 percent opposed.

Reinstate former President Trump

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 19, 2022

Trump, who had over 88 million followers on Twitter when his account was disabled, thrived in using it as a voice during his presidency, tweeting policy announcements, criticizing political rivals, and engaging with supporters.

The former president has stated that he will not return to the popular platform, but will instead focus on his own network, Truth Social, which he founded after being banned from Twitter.

On Saturday, several of his political allies were celebrating his return.

"Welcome back, @realdonaldtrump!" tweeted House Republican Paul Gosar.

The Twitter CEO tweeted that Twitter aims to promote freedom of speech and will even permit hate speech to be posted on the social media platform. But the latter will be hard to "reach", according to the tech mogul, adding that certain mechanisms will be manoeuvered to demote the posts.

Musk also said that the personal accounts of Kathie Griffin, Jordan Peterson, and Babylon Bee have been reinstated, before reinstating Trump's

Musk agreed to buy Twitter for $44 billion on October 28 after months of negotiations and legal battles with the company over the number of fake accounts on the social media platform, which the entrepreneur believed was much higher than the company reported.

Following the purchase, the billionaire began mass layoffs to optimize expenses and change management.

On October 30, Musk announced that Twitter will potentially be split into various strands where users will be able to rate posts and stage online rows in a distinct created space on the platform, adding that Twitter would form a "content moderation council" with diverse viewpoints to help govern the platform’s policies.

  • Trump
  • Twitter account
  • Twitter
  • Elon Musk

Most Read

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a protest following the US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

Iran declares victory as ceasefire forces Israeli retreat

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Israeli workers survey the site where a missile launched from Iran struck in Haifa on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

True Promise 3, wave 20: 40 missiles launched, Kheibar-Shekan in first

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025
Iran launches strikes on Israeli targets, despite alleged ceasefire

Iran victorious as ceasefire with 'Israel' takes effect

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Iranian worshippers carry their country's flags in a protest to condemn Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran, after the Friday prayers ceremony in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP)

Iran warns of NPT withdrawal, Strait of Hormuz closure after US attack

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli army vehicles are seen during an invasion in the West Bank city of Jenin, Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Politics

Israeli military faces key weaponry shortages: NBC News

Rutte raises eyebrows by calling Trump 'the Daddy' at NATO summit
Politics

Rutte causes stir calling Trump 'Daddy' at NATO summit

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director General, delivers his speech after inaugurating the WHO Academy campus which promotes lifelong learning across the health sector, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 (AP)
Politics

Over 40, including children, killed in Sudan hospital attack: WHO

Trump and Hegseth cast doubt on damage to Iran’s nuclear sites
Politics

Trump, Hegseth admit inconclusivity over Iran nuclear damage

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS