Trump Scores Massive $24.5 Million YouTube Payout in Landmark Censorship Battle

Former President Trump just hit the jackpot in his war against Big Tech censorship—and the payout is turning heads across political and financial circles.

The Settlement That's Shaking Silicon Valley

YouTube's parent company Google is cutting a $24.5 million check to settle Trump's controversial free speech case. The massive payout follows years of legal battles over content moderation policies that allegedly targeted conservative voices.

While tech giants claim they're just following community guidelines, critics see this settlement as proof that censorship comes with a price tag—and sometimes that price is eight figures. The timing couldn't be more perfect for Trump's campaign coffers, proving that sometimes getting canceled can be quite profitable.

Free speech just became a revenue stream—and Wall Street bankers are probably wondering why they didn't think of monetizing political controversy first.

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“This MASSIVE victory proves that Big Tech censorship has consequences. Every shadowbanned patriot deserves justice!” read the text from an image Trump shared in a Truth Social post.

Trump Lawyer Credits His Return to Office for Big Tech Payouts

YouTube noted that it removed Trump’s account due to content that could incite violence. In 2023, a judge ruled to dismiss Trump’s lawsuit against the company, although his team later appealed the decision.

Trump has secured more than $80 million in settlement money from tech companies during the past year, including $25 million from Meta Platforms (META) and $10 million from X.

“If he had not been re-elected, we WOULD have been in court for 1,000 years,” said John P. Coale, a lawyer for Trump. “It was his re-election that made the difference.”