Truth Social Has a Content Moderation Problem
Trump’s site faces criticism for hosting violent content—and for filtering innocuous posts.
In the wake of the FBI’s search of former President Donald Trump’s residence, some users of the social media platform he helped start urged people to respond with violence.
Before 42-year-old Ricky Shiffer made his fatal attempt to breach an FBI office in Cincinnati, an account in his name posted a “call to arms” on the site, Truth Social, and told people to “get whatever you need to be ready for combat.” A letter that the House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent to Truth Social on Aug. 19 expressed concern over other posts, including one that said “F--- the Feds! The Second Amendment is not about shooting deer! Lock and load!” and another calling on people to “Arm yourselves! We are about to enter into Civil War!”