Is Instagram blocking the hashtag #Democrat?
Well, that is... peculiar.
Starting Tuesday morning, just after Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, reports emerged about a possible blocking of the hashtag #Democrat on the Instagram app. When trying to access this hashtag, a message appeared indicating that the results had been hidden because they "may contain sensitive content." This notification redirected users to a generic help page about sensitive content on Instagram.
In contrast, when searching for the hashtag #Republican, users found a results page without any issues. This situation has raised questions about the reasons behind the hiding of the #Democrat hashtag. Additionally, it's worth noting that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has made several changes to his platforms in the lead-up to the new president's inauguration, as well as his presence at the event and his donation of one million dollars to its fund. More information is expected on this matter, as attempts have been made to contact Meta for clarification.