Facebook blocks Donald Trump from platform 'indefinitely'

President Trump will be banned from his Facebook and Instagram account indefinitely, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Thursday.

Zuckerberg's decision follows a chaotic night of violent rioting that escalated at the U.S. Capitol following a pro-Trump rally to protest Congress's certification of the election results, solidifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory.

"We believe the risks of allowing the president to continue to use our service during this period are simply too great," Zuckerberg said in a statement.

"Therefore, we are extending the block we have placed on his Facebook and Instagram accounts indefinitely and for at least the next two weeks until the peaceful transition of power is complete."

The tech giant announced a 24-hour suspension of Trump's accounts on Facebook and Instagram on Wednesday, citing the president engaged in policy violations.

Facebook, as well as YouTube, removed a video of Trump calling on his supporters to peacefully go home after inciting violence at the Capitol. In the video, Trump repeated accusations that the 2020 election was riddled with mass voter fraud, rigging the victory in favor of his opponent.