In apparent reversal, Twitter lets users link to unverified New York Post report

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Twitter appeared to reverse course today on blocking users from posting an unverified New York Post report alleging ties between Joe Biden and his son’s business interests

Twitter appeared to reverse course Friday on blocking users from posting an unverified New York Post report alleging ties between Joe Biden and his son’s business interests, hours after reaffirming a ban that drew a firestorm of criticism from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies.

“You can now share the bombshell story Big Tech didn’t want you to see,” tweeted Rep. Paul Gosar , along with a link to the Post’s Wednesday report. The article still includes images with email addresses, in seeming violation of Twitter policies. The company also appeared to stop displaying a warning for users who clicked on the report — a step it had taken Wednesday to limit the report’s circulation amid scrutiny of its claims.Facebook said Wednesday it would limit distribution of but not block users from posting the article pending potential review by third-party fact-checkers.

 

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