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March 1, 2022

Truth Social Users "Losing Interest" in Trump's Social Media App (Newsweek)

Newsweek/BY ADAM STATEN

Former President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social may have been out only a week but some are already "losing interest."

The self-described "'Big Tent' social media platform that encourages an open, free, and honest global conversation" initially encountered issues such as crashes, copyright infringement accusations and long waitlists with its soft launch. However, it appears that issues with the app remain and have some users questioning the app.

One user mentioned that while they weren't ready to throw in the towel, their interest is waning. "I'm losing interest in Truth – they never let anyone new in, so there's not many people there." They continued, "I'm not giving up on them – just losing interest for now."

The Twitter account for Chicks on the Right, a conservative website and podcast, responded with a similar message. "We are in, I get notifications of new followers from time to time, but without a desktop version and no telling when it'll be more functional and robust? Same."


Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/truth-social-users-losing-interest-trumps-social-media-app-1683375?amp=1

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