Alphabet’s Google has approved former US President Donald Trump’s social media app Truth Social for distribution in the Google Play store, a company spokesperson said Wednesday. Trump Media & Technology Corporation (TMTG), which runs Truth Social, is expected to make the app available on the Play Store soon, Google said.
“Nice to work with Googleand we’re glad they helped us finally bring Truth Social to all Americans, no matter what device they use.” TMTGDevin Nunes’ CEO said in a statement.
Social Truthlaunched in the United States in Apple App Store in February, previously not available in Game Store due to insufficient content moderation, according to a Google spokesperson in August. Google has expressed concern to Truth Social about violating their Play Store policy on banning content such as physical threats and harassment. violent action.
No Google and Apple there is no easy way for most smartphone users to download Truth Social.
Google’s Play Store is how users themselves Android internal phone WE download the app. Android users can get the app through competing stores or download it directly from a website, although it often requires additional steps and security permissions. Truth Social was available through those means even after Google blocked it from the Play Store.
Android phones make up about 40% of the smartphone market in the US.
Truth Social has restored Trump’s presence on social media more than a year after he was banned from participating Twitter, Facebook and Alphabet‘S YouTube after riots in the US Congress on January 6, 2021, after he was accused of posting messages inciting violence.
TMTG has pledged to provide an “intriguing and uncensored experience” on Truth Social, garnering a base that feels its stance around hot topics like the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. has been removed from mainstream technology platforms.
News of Google’s approval is first report by Axios.
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