Trump decides to launch his own social media app ‘Truth Social’

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced the pending launch of a new social network called Truth Social whose stated goal is to “stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech,” according to a press release purported to come from one of his companies.

The Trump Media and Technology Group, which made the announcement, said the social network will begin a limited beta launch in November, with a wider rollout expected in the first quarter of 2022. TMTG has agreed to merge with Digital World Acquisition Group, a Miami-based company listed on Nasdaq, to form a new company chaired by Trump, according to the press release.