Truth Social

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/truth-social

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Truth Social built?At least $31 million
2. What is the platform classification?Alt-tech social media platform
3. What is the parent company?Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG)
4. Why was Truth Social created?It was created after Donald Trump was removed from major social media sites. The new site gives people who support Trump a place to talk freely. It is called an "alt-tech" platform that says it protects free speech.
5. How does Truth Social look and work?The site looks like Twitter with a simple layout. Users can write short posts called "truths," add pictures or videos, and follow other accounts. The design is meant to be familiar for people used to microblogging.

Alt-tech: A category of social media platforms that position themselves as alternatives to mainstream services, often emphasizing less stringent content moderation.
Deplatforming: The act of removing an individual or group from online platforms due to violations of terms of service.
Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC): A shell company created to merge with an existing private company, allowing it to become publicly traded without a traditional IPO.
Content Moderation: The practice of reviewing and managing user-generated content on digital platforms to ensure compliance with community guidelines and legal standards.