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Trump’s social network deserted but the party rages on elsewhere

When compared with broader social media companies, Truth Social has been a flop. But that hasn’t stopped its shares from rising.

Amelia McGuire
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Donald Trump’s army of Australian Truthers are well into their victory lap ... everywhere other than his own dedicated social network.

Truth Social launched with trademark Trump fanfare in September 2021 after he was booted off Twitter for inciting violence following his 2020 election loss. He was welcomed back with open arms in 2022 after billionaire tech bro turned free speech warrior Elon Musk bought it for $US 44 billion ($66 billion).

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Amelia McGuire covers technology from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the aviation, tourism and gambling reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Connect with Amelia on Twitter. Email Amelia at a.mcguire@afr.com.au
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    Original URL: https://www.afr.com/technology/trump-s-social-network-deserted-but-the-party-rages-on-elsewhere-20241107-p5kols