‘Beginning of the End for Twitter’ as Tech Giant’s Share Price Tumbles

‘Beginning of the End for Twitter’ as Tech Giant’s Share Price Tumbles
The suspended Twitter account of President Donald Trump appears on a laptop screen on Jan. 8, 2021. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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Twitter users are voting with their feet in response to the tech giant’s ban on U.S. President Trump’s account, which could usher in the end of the “free speech wing of the free-speech party,” according to one federal member of Parliament.

One expert meanwhile, says Twitter’s decision was a commercial one, with the tech giant weighing up the potential backlash from different audiences.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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