Trump announces new social media network claiming to challenge oppression by the 'Big Tech'

Washington: – Former US President Donald Trump has announced a new social media network to challenge the oppression by the big tech companies. Trump said that the website would be operational next year and play an aggressive role as a competitor to the Liberal Media Consortium, currently operating in Silicon Valley. Leading social media networks, both Facebook and Twitter, have banned Trump. Against this background, Trump is said to have started a new company and the network.

On Wednesday, former US President Trump announced the formation of a new company, the Trump Media and Technology Group. The statement said, ‘The ‘Big Tech’ companies in Silicon Valley are trying to use their unlimited power to silence the voices of the opposition in the United States. The main objective of the new company will be to confront them firmly.’ It was also informed that an independent social media network called ‘Truth Social’ would be set up for this purpose.

‘Truth Social’ and the new company have been formed to fight against the oppression of Big Tech. There is a Taliban on Twitter, but the US president has been banned. This is unacceptable. I will soon publish the first truth on new social media. The fight against big tech will begin soon.’ said former President Trump. The Trump Media and Technology Group will also provide a ‘video on demand’ service that will feature entertainment, news and podcasts.

After Trump’s tenure, a major conflict erupted between the conservative Republican Party and the Big Tech. Leading social media networks, both Facebook and Twitter, have blocked several accounts supporting the former president. Apps like ‘Parlour’ and ‘Gab’ were launched to challenge him. Trump himself started a blog. However, those close to Trump have hinted that the new company and social media app is a decisive endeavour.