Twitter Hide Trump's Tweets That Ignite George Floyd's Death Protests

JAKARTA - The tweet of the President of the United States (US) Donald Trump regarding the protest in Minneapolis, United States, heated up the situation. On Twitter, Trump threatened the crowd demanding justice for the death of black man George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police.

"These scoundrels are disrespecting George Floyd's warning. I won't let that happen. Just talked to Governor Tim Walz and told him the military is backing him all the time. Any trouble and we'll take control. But, when the looting started, the shooting started. . Thank you!"

.... These THUGS are dishonoring the memory of George Floyd, and I won't let that happen. Just spoke to Governor Tim Walz and told him that the Military is with him all the way. Any difficulty and we will assume control but, when the looting starts, the shooting starts. Thank you!

- Donald J. Trump (realDonaldTrump) May 29, 2020

Twitter also marked the message with the label violation of platform rules. As quoted by The New York Times, Twitter hid Trump's tweet. Twitter also blocks user interactions with Trump's tweets, whether it's likes, retweets, or other interactions.

"The decision was taken based on the historical context that has to do with violence, as well as the risks that could inspire similar action today," said the Twitter decision.

Even so, Twitter is reluctant to delete tweets from the number one person in the US. The owner of the platform reveals the steps he is taking in the public interest. Therefore, the tweet is still accessible to the public.

Twitter highlighted one of Trump's lines that read: When the looting begins, the shooting begins. The threatening tone was previously voiced by former Miami police chief Walter Headley during a riot during the Republican (Nixon) national convention, December 1967.

At that time, Headley proudly announced a new policy to maintain order in the neighborhood of the black US population that angered protesters.

Adding to the heat, he then threatened to use guns, dogs, and aggressive tactics in an effort to reduce crime. "We don't mind being accused of police brutality," said Headley.

Twitter doesn't want the same incident to happen again. In addition, Twitter does have a special 'relationship' with Trump. The day before, Twitter had angered Trump by labeling Trump's two tweets a fact-check for the first time.

Trump is angry. Shortly thereafter, he signed an order seeking to limit legal protections for social media companies.