Twitter has hidden one of President Donald Trump's tweets from his profile, saying it violates rules about glorifying violence.

But instead of being deleted, it has been replaced with a warning and can be viewed by clicking on it.

The warning says "Twitter has determined that it may be in the public's interest for the Tweet to remain accessible."

It is the latest in an escalating row between Twitter and the White House.

Mr Trump was tweeting about the US city of Minneapolis, which has seen consecutive nights of protests following the death of a black man in police custody.

The president said he would "send in the National Guard", and followed that up with a warning that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts."

That second tweet was hidden by Twitter for "glorifying violence".

Twitter's policy of adding a warning to, rather than deleting, tweets that break its rules when it comes to major public figures was announced in mid-2019. But the social network has never used it on Mr Trump - nor deleted any of his tweets before.

The move means that other users will not be able to like, reply, or retweet it, Twitter said - but would still be able to retweet with a comment attached.

In a Twitter thread, the social network said: "This tweet violates our policies regarding the glorification of violence based on the historical context of the last line, its connection to violence, and the risk it could inspire similar actions today."

The "historical context" is a reference to the late 1960s, when the phrase "when the looting starts, the shooting starts" was coined by Miami Police Chief Walter Headley, in reference to his aggressive policing policies in black neighbourhoods.

"We've taken action in the interest of preventing others from being inspired to commit violent acts, but have kept the tweet on Twitter because it is important that the public still be able to see the tweet given its relevance to ongoing matters of public importance."

It comes hours after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at removing some of the legal protections given to social media platforms.

Earlier this week, Twitter used its fact-checking function to attach warnings to the president's tweets for the first time. That led the President to threaten to "shut down" the social networks over allegedly stifling free speech.

The executive order signed by Mr Trump has no immediate effect on the social networks, however - it instead begins a lengthy process that may result in changes down the line.

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The tyrant is on the way out.

hmmmm. God bless America.

Great President!!
Twitter has GONE MAD! The Globalist are out to destroy the World! They wanna start with America!


The Looting and Burning is Total Lawlessness!

Total Wrong!

The Policeman has been taken into custody and would face his crime!

2 Wrongs do not Make a Right!

When The Looting Starts The Shooting Starts “ Sars can relate shaa

Righteousness89:

The Policeman has been taken into custody and would face his crime!

The policeman has NOT been taken into custody.

He hasn't even been charged with a crime.

He is a free man.

How many white police officers have been jailed for killing black people in the history of the United States?

I'll wait while you're fellating your Blond Jesus...

TrajansKong:


The policeman has NOT been taken into custody.

He hasn't even been charged with a crime.

He is a free man.

How many white police officers have been jailed for killing black people in the history of the United States?

I'll wait while you're fellating your Blond Jesus...

Stop spreading Fake news! He has been taken into Custody. He is to be to charged!

Just as someone up their stated, the wrongs dont and can never make a right. U cant hide under protesting and be looting/destroying other citizens' properties. Are the properties own by the policeman or Trump? Use ur head.

Righteousness89:

Stop spreading Fake news! He has been taken into Custody. He is to be to charged!

Why are you saying this?

Officer Derek Chauvin (the murderer) has not been arrested or charged with any crime.

Please share a source substantiating your claim.

I'm still waiting, Righteousness89...

When was the murderer Derek Chauvin arrested? What was the charge?

Why are you fanatical Christians such liars?

No wonder you worship Donald Trump - The Prince of Lies!

In him you see yourselves...

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TrajansKong:
I'm still waiting,

When was the murderer Derek Chauvin arrested? What was the charge?

Why are you fanatical Christians such liars?

No wonder you worship Donald Trump - The Prince of Lies!

In him you see yourselves...

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Young man stop peddling fake news...

The 4 officers have been sacked and Investigations have began into the Matter

Righteousness89:

Stop spreading Fake news! He has been taken into Custody. He is to be to charged!

These are YOUR OWN WORDS!!

Neither statement is true.

Both are lies. You know this.

What is wrong with you religious zombies?

TrajansKong:


These are YOUR OWN WORDS!!

Neither statement is true.

Both are lies. You know this.

What is wrong with you religious zombies?

Just of recent, he has been arrested. Look it up for yourself.