Truth Social, the Twitter alternative backed by former President Donald Trump, is now available for download in the Google Play Store following months of being blocked over violent content.
Google’s reversal indicates that it’s now satisfied that Truth Social can follow its guidelines. In a statement, Google said Trump’s app will remain accessible as long as it abides by rules “to effectively moderate user-generated content and remove objectionable posts such as those that incite violence.”
On Truth Social, users compose “truths” much like tweets on Twitter. The platform is dominated by right-wing and conservative voices, with views that can quickly veer into conspiratorial territory.
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