Twitter is already facing criticism for restricting users from sharing a controversial New York Post article about Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden. The social media giant has made another big move by removing a tweet from Dr. Scott Atlas, citing a violation of its misleading information policy on COVID-19. The top White House coronavirus adviser's tweet questioned the effectiveness of masks in restricting the spread of the deadly pathogen.

"Masks work? NO," Atlas tweeted while responding to several followers who raised questions about using a face mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Atlas alluded to states where he had said cases increased despite mandates, including Israel, Spain, United Kingdom, Philippines, France, Alabama, Hawaii, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Twitter released a statement to The Hill, claiming that the doctor's tweet violated the platform's misleading Information Policy that restricts users from sharing false or misleading content related to the still-raging coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), which could lead to harm.

Atlas added in his tweet that the right policy is Donald Trump's guidelines that suggest masks should be used for their intended purpose, meaning, only when close to others, particularly hi risk. The White House coronavirus adviser went on to say that social distance in other situations should be enough, noting that no widespread mandates with hashtag #CommonSense.

Aside from removing Atlas’ tweet, the company has taken a series of actions to either completely remove or flag posts by members of the Trump administration, including the POTUS himself. Twitter deems these posts as misleading or false in terms of coronavirus pandemic or even the upcoming presidential election.

The removal or flagging of tweets or other social media posts has garnered a high level of scrutiny from conservatives after Twitter and Facebook restricted users from sharing  New York Post article about Hunter Biden. This led to GOP lawmakers in the House as well as Senate to call on the companies to explain themselves before Congress, decrying their move as "censorship."

This isn't the first time Atlas has run afoul of big tech. Back in Sept., a video of Atlas doubting the need for universal social distancing measures was deleted from YouTube, citing violation of the video-sharing platform's community standards.

A supporter of the full reopening of the economy, Atlas filmed an interview with Hoover Institution, where he talked about allowing natural immunities to combat the virus. He slammed YouTube in an interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson, accusing the massive video platform of "censoring science."