New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Alphabet-owned YouTube has agreed to pay USD 24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump concerning the suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

Trump, in a post on Truth Social, called it a "massive victory" for free speech and a blow to Big Tech censorship. He hailed the development as justice for those who have been shadowbanned or removed from social media or digital platforms.

In the post, he said, "YouTube SURRENDERS! Pays President Trump USD24.5 MILLION for illegal ban! This MASSIVE Victory proves BigTech censorship has consequences. Every shadowbanned patriot deserves justice! Trump fought for free speech and Won! Repost if ALL banned conservati...