diff --git a/mautrix_twitter/portal.py b/mautrix_twitter/portal.py
index b9cebe9..f2eaa61 100644
--- a/mautrix_twitter/portal.py
+++ b/mautrix_twitter/portal.py
@@ -660,7 +660,6 @@ async def _handle_twitter_media(
             body=reuploaded_info.file_name,
             url=reuploaded_info.mxc,
             file=reuploaded_info.decryption_info,
-            external_url=media.media_url_https,
         )
         if message.attachment.video and message.attachment.video.audio_only:
             content.msgtype = MessageType.AUDIO