Exclusive: Trump's Truth Social app set for release Monday in Apple App Store, per executive

[brooklynite]

Source: Reuters

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's new social media venture, Truth Social, appears set to launch in Apple's App Store on Monday, according to posts from an executive on a test version viewed by Reuters, potentially marking the return of the former president to social media on the U.S. Presidents Day holiday.

In a series of posts late on Friday, a verified account for the network's chief product officer, listed as Billy B., answered questions on the app from people invited to use it during its test phase. One user asked him when the app, which has been available this week for beta testers, would be released to the public, according to screenshots viewed by Reuters.

"We're currently set for release in the Apple App store for Monday Feb. 21," the executive responded.

The launch would restore Trump's presence on social media more than a year after he was banned from Twitter Inc (TWTR.N), Facebook (FB.O) and Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) YouTube following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters, after he was accused of posting messages inciting violence.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/exclusive-trumps-truth-social-app-set-release-monday-apple-app-store-per-2022-02-20/

[Walleye]

1. Yeah let him talk, he'll incriminate himself every time

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Trump Truth equals lies

[calimary]

3. How soon does the boycott start?

Protests, complaints, pointing the finger where it should be pointed.

This is just another example of trump trying to weasel his way around toward a goal from which he's been temporary blocked.

[brooklynite]

4. How do you boycott a platform you don't use?

[calimary]

17. I'd start complaining.

Doing some research on who to complain to, and where else to complain - in other media.

I'd suggest complaining WHEREVER there's a place and time and opportunity. Even in your own hometown newspaper. And ALL OVER social media.

[brooklynite]

18. Again, to what purpose?

To discourage users? He already has his user base.

To discourage advertising? There isn't any. It's subscription based.

To demand legal action? Nothing on the internet is regulated by FCC or any other agency.

[calimary]

19. To make noise. Would it really be better to stay silent?

If it were me, I'd start with my own reps - in the Senate and House. If there's enough of that kind of input, they'll have to take notice. It'll become "a thing." And then the chances that somebody in a power position might take note, or become interested, are greater.

If nothing's said, then nothing's done. And nothing changes.

I found a really choice quote that has actually helped keep me motivated. Used it in one of my Call to Action emails - they always start with a quote.

Y’know, from small acorns big trees grow!”
• Patrick Murphy, Irish South & West Fish Producers organization, after Irish fishermen stared down Vladimir Putin’s planned naval war games in Irish fishing grounds, sending the Russian fleet farther out into deeper waters, 2-1-22

[brooklynite]

25. Every elected official knows that Trump is setting up a social media platform...

...and the only thing they can do is make critical speeches or tweets, which again will have no impact.

Personally I can think of more important things for them to do.

[calimary]

41. Fair enough.

I’m just into messaging and how to mess up the opposition’s efforts along those lines. How to mess with it, muzzle it, twist it and and turn it around so it becomes weaponized for OUR side.

[monkeyman1]

26. 12:01 !!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

23. This is why Trump's Truth Social created.

Link to tweet

[ificandream]

5. Of course it's not free...

With Trump it's always taking money from his minions.

[keithbvadu2]

6. Is this the one that costs several bucks a month to use? ---- Not yet

Is this the one that costs several bucks a month to use?


Not yet.... https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/truth-social-cost-4-99-a-week/

[monkeyman1]

27. get your c.c. out ? ya right ! keep that in mind ! re-accruing charges every week !

[AverageOldGuy]

7. I can . . .

. . . hardly wait.

[sprinkleeninow]

8. why

[C_U_L8R]

9. What are the odds it makes it until Tuesday?

[TreasonousBastard]

10. Trump's whine should sell at least as well as his wine.

[Mr.Bill]

11. Wow, haven't clicked on Snopes for a while.

Wall to wall pop-up ads.

[smb]

12. Trolls, Start Your Engines.... nt

[LetMyPeopleVote]

22. It's doomed to fail as conservative social space is crowded & he isn't President now!

Link to tweet

[L. Coyote]

13. How long until it fails and he runs off with the investor's capital?

Link to tweet

[captain queeg]

14. So there's an App? I wonder who designed that?

TFG and all the rethug party has never had a clue about technology. He’ll hire someone who was referred to him by one of his cronies. They might make something that sorta works, but if they’re smart they’ll install something to make it crash when they find out they won’t get paid. And he’ll want all sorts of free upgrades. Get out the popcorn.

[Pluvious]

15. Doesn't the terms and conditions stipulate no one...

… can write anything that mocks or disparages the Groper Guy ?

[kwijybo]

30. If you go to the website

The Terms and Conditions pages where you register are 404 (not found, as of 0430 Sunday)

[Pluvious]

40. It's off to a rocky start, heh

But I’ll sure their genius CEO Nunnes will lead the team with his capable acumen

I’d watched a video some beta tester made, showing the terms and conditions, mocking the restrictions you have to agree to.

[Turbineguy]

16. Words have new meanings now.

Conservative = tear shit apart

Patriot = working for the other side

Truth = big lies.

[Gore1FL]

20. If nothing else, this should be amusing. nt

[LetMyPeopleVote]

21. Get ready to add Trump's Truth Social to the long list of Trump failures. It launches tomorrow.

Link to tweet

[AZLD4Candidate]

24. So, instead of a loud speaker, he'll announce on his private media outlet how we all need to

be afraid of Emmanuel Goldstein.

[monkeyman1]

28. just looked up & it's running !

[Sherman A1]

29. The words Trump and truth in the same sentence just don't work

No matter how had he or anyone tries….

[Joinfortmill]

31. Except they botched the launch. It's a dud. LOL

[SomewhereInTheMiddle]

32. Perhaps this is an opportunity?

What if we were all to sign up and encourage every other democrat to do so? What if we posted facts instead of "truth" and deluged the site with our real thoughts and feelings about democracy, America, and Trump himself?

What if we invaded their safe space then complained across the rest of the social sphere when they cancelled us to silence our truth.

Just a thought.

[SomewhereInTheMiddle]

34. I did not know that.

I agree the opportunity is not worth the cost.

[Vinca]

35. And once they have your credit card number, that's the ball game.

[demmiblue]

36. That was a social media rumor:

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/truth-social-cost-4-99-a-week/

[PJMcK]

37. Fascinating

Thanks for setting me straight. I've read that falsehood on numerous websites. I'll delete my post.

Have a good Presidents Day, demmiblue!

[demmiblue]

38. No prob!

Yes, I have seen it at several places, too (including here).

It is not hard to believe because, well, Frump! Lol!

[bluedigger]

39. Just in time for live updates of Ukraine's invasion of Russia.

Sweet.

[SouthernDem4ever]

42. another sad milestone in Social Media

which is why I"ll never visit.

[ultralite001]

43. Not an auspicious beginning... And that's the Truth...

Truth Social Status Page:

https://truthsocial.statuspage.io


Past Incidents
Feb 21, 2022

Unresolved incident: Application launch traffic.