Trump announces social media company, mobile app, merger deal
Pledges to 'Stand up to Big Tech ... Soon!'; firm will also have video network
By Mark A. Kellner - The Washington Times - Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Former President Donald Trump will helm a social media start-up apparently aimed at supplanting Facebook and Twitter, the new Trump Media & Technology Group announced Wednesday evening.
The move could put the 45th president back in the online arena from which he’s been banned since leaving office Jan. 20. Facebook and Twitter have blocked Mr. Trump’s accounts.
The new venture also said it would offer a subscription video service featuring “non-woke” programming.
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“I created TRUTH Social and TMTG to stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech. We live in a world where the Taliban has a huge presence on Twitter, yet your favorite American President has been silenced. That is unacceptable,” Mr. Trump, who is listed as chairman of the new venture, said in a statement. “TMTG was founded with a mission to give a voice to all. I’m excited to soon begin sharing my thoughts on TRUTH Social and to fight back against Big Tech. Everyone asks me why doesn’t someone stand up to Big Tech? Well, we will be soon!”
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