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Snapchat won't promote Trump's account, says he incites 'racial violence'

Snap shares fell 2.4 per cent after the announcement

President Donald Trump holds a Bible as he visits outside St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House, in Washington
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President Donald Trump holds a Bible as he visits outside St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House

Reuters San Francisco
Snap Inc said it would no longer promote US President Donald Trump's account in Snapchat's Discover section, saying his inflammatory comments last week made the account ineligible for the curated section where users explore new content.
"We will not amplify voices who incite racial violence and injustice by giving them free promotion on Discover," the company said in a statement.
"Racial violence and injustice have no place in our society and we stand together with all who seek peace, love, equality, and justice in America."
Shares fell 2.4 per cent after the announcement.
 

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