Former President Donald Trump touted the success of his social media platform, Truth Social, as evidence of the public’s support for free speech online. In an interview with One Nation with Brian Kilmeade, Trump celebrated the platform’s initial public offering, which valued the company at roughly $8 billion on its first day on the stock market. With Trump owning 60% of its stock, Truth Social saw shares priced at $57.99 at the end of the day.
After being banned from Twitter following the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, Trump found a new platform for his voice with Truth Social. The former president emphasized the importance of having a platform where he could freely express his views, calling it a “great sign of where the people of this country stand.”
Since its launch, Truth Social has garnered around 5 million active users, according to research firm Similarweb. Trump sees the platform as a reflection of the voice of America, with himself as a leading candidate.
However, Trump’s recent post on Truth Social featuring a video of trucks with a life-size image of President Biden tied up has sparked controversy. The Biden campaign condemned the post as another example of Trump inciting political violence, leading to backlash and calls for accountability.
As Trump continues to use Truth Social as his primary platform for communication, the platform’s success and impact on political discourse remain under scrutiny.
