Twitch unbans Donald Trump

On July 19, Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, announced the lifting of the ban on Donald Trump’s channel.

On January 20, 2021, just after the US Capitol in Washington DC was stormed by thousands of his supporters on January 6, Twitch permanently banned the former US president (2017-2021). The reason given by Twitch was the continued potential for inciting violence.

Currently, Twitch has changed direction in response to the heated U.S. presidential race, making this shift only six days after an assassination attempt against Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13. During this event, Trump was injured when a shot rang out near him and was compelled to leave the premises, ensured by Secret Service agents for his safety.

Why did Twitch unban Donald Trump?

Twitch spoke with journalist Rod “Slasher” Breslau and shared this explanation: Trump is welcome back on Twitch for live streaming if he chooses to do so, according to the company’s statement to Slasher.

Twitch restored the account of the former president, Trump. We think it’s important to let presidential candidates speak for themselves whenever feasible. Currently, Trump holds the Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. presidency.

Twitch will continue keeping an eye on Trump’s account, just like they do with everyone else’s, as stated by Breslau.

I’ve spent years working in community management for various online platforms, and I can tell you from my personal experience that maintaining a fair and consistent enforcement of community guidelines is crucial. At Twitch, we take this responsibility seriously and don’t make exceptions based on the status or popularity of a channel. Every account, regardless of whether it belongs to an everyday user or a public figure, is subject to our rules. We continue to closely monitor our platform for any violations and take swift action when necessary.

How to watch Donald Trump on Twitch?

If Trump chooses to broadcast on Twitch during his presidential campaign, simply visit his official channel to catch the live stream. It’s a possibility that he may utilize his Twitch account for this purpose.