Twitter Backtracks, Removes O'Donnell's Vulgar Tweet Against Shapiro

Twitter has backtracked on its earlier decision not to remove a vulgar tweet from liberal comedian Rosie O’Donnell targeting conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, The Hill reported on Sunday.

Shapiro posted on Twitter a picture of a response from the social media platform to show its change of heart.

Well, looks like Twitter had some second thoughts about @Rosie's obscene tweets pic.twitter.com/O036JB8Ego

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 24, 2017

After Twitter initially failed to take action, Shapiro suggested that if the liberal O'Donnell had conservative views, the social media platform would take disciplinary action.

Surprise of surprises, Twitter says that @Rosie's tweets were not in fact abusive in any way under their rules. Good to know. pic.twitter.com/6tMuIWRgth

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 22, 2017

Just reported @Rosie for targeted harassment, mainly to see if Twitter does indeed have a double standard. Everyone knows if Rosie were conservative, Twitter would suspend her in a hot second. So, Twitter, put your money where your mouth is. #MeToo

— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) December 22, 2017

O’Donnell sent the vulgar tweet to Shapiro after the two had a heated exchange following her apparent offer of  $2 million to Republican Sens. Jeff Flake and Susan Collins to vote against the GOP tax bill, according to the Washington Examiner.

Shapiro was one of several people to criticize O'Donnell, emphasizing the illegality of offering money to public officials try to influence official acts.

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