Twitter explains why it won't ban political figures or world leaders

Twitter is, in a new blog post, trying to clarify why it won't ban world leaders from its platform. The company explains it won't ban elected officials from its platform, even if they are believed to be violating the terms of service, and argues that such a move would go against the public interest by curtailing important developments in current affairs from its users, Neowin reports.

The unsigned statement also suggests that such a move would ultimately be futile since elected world leaders would be able to make their statement regardless via other channels. The post explains,  "Twitter is here to serve and help advance the global, public conversation. Elected world leaders play a critical role in that conversation because of their outsized impact on our society.

Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial Tweets would hide important information people should be able to see and debate. It would also not silence that leader, but it would certainly hamper necessary discussion around their words and actions.