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Facebook, Twitter purge violent rhetoric, Philadelphia police make arrests over suspected plot to attack vote count – ABC News
Facebook removes a group where Donald Trump supporters posted violent rhetoric, as police investigate an alleged plot to attack vote counting in Philadelphia.
Facebook has removed a fast-growing group in which supporters of US President Donald Trump posted violent rhetoric, as it and other companies tackle baseless claims and potential violence after a contentious election.
Key points:
- Facebook said it found “worrying calls for violence” in the Stop the Steal group
- Philadelphia police are investigating an alleged plot to attack a vote-counting centre
- Twitter suspended former Trump adviser Steve Bannon over a call to murder Dr Anthony Fauci
The Stop the…
