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YouTube suspends Trump's channel after violating policy on inciting violence

YouTube signage is seen at their offices in King's Cross, London, Britain. [Reuters]

Alphabet Inc's YouTube said on Tuesday it has suspended Donald Trump's channel as it violated policies for inciting violence after last week's assault on the U.S. Capitol by the president's supporters.

Online platforms and social media companies are distancing themselves from, and taking action against, those that encouraged or engaged in the violence in Washington, DC.

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