In a ridiculous move, Twitter has suspended Grabien Media for literally quoting Congressman Andy Biggs for a video they published on their site:
Next-level @Twitter absurdity. My company’s account — @GrabienMedia — was just suspended for … quoting a congressman (@RepAndyBiggsAZ) pic.twitter.com/b2WqArtPrs
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 31, 2021
Obviously, in this case, quoting an elected leader on an issue that matters to everyone is important and newsworthy, regardless of whether you agree.
(And I can’t help but add that his basic point was once mainstream among progressives.)
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 31, 2021
They’ve also blocked the tweet. I went looking for it and there’s only a “This Tweet is no longer available” message.
Of course, Elliott is appealing the suspensions on the grounds that it’s absurd:
I’ve appealed, making this point. However I have no confidence in Twitter doing the right thing and acknowledging this tweet did not violate its terms & conditions. pic.twitter.com/UwFet4NBdo
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 31, 2021
In case you want to watch it, here is the interview with Biggs from Fox News that Twitter really doesn’t want you to see: