Donald Trump's Truth Social Back On Google Play Store After Agreeing To Comply With Guidelines

The Truth Social app was first available for download in the Apple App Store in February. But since it wasn't available in the Google Play Store, the platform wasn't available for Android users.

Truth Social was made to restore Trump's social media presence after he was banned from Twitter Inc, Facebook and Alphabet Inc’s YouTube.

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New Delhi: Former US president Donald Trump's social media app 'Truth Social' has been added to the Google Play store, according to an ANI report. The social media app was banned earlier by the tech giant for not meeting its content moderation policies. Truth Social, which is now available for download offers, a Twitter-like experience and markets itself as a platform that "encourages an open, free, and honest global conversation."

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) operates Truth Social, Chief Executive Officer Devin Nunes said in a statement “It’s been a pleasure to work with Google, and we’re glad they helped us to finally bring Truth Social to all Americans, regardless of what device they use", Reuters reported.

Google in its statement said that apps are allowed in the store as long as they comply with its developer guidelines. "This includes the requirement to effectively moderate user-generated content and remove objectionable posts such as those that incite violence", ANI reported

Truth Social then agreed to enforce moderation in user-generated content based on Google's requirement. 

The Truth Social app was first available for download in the Apple App Store in February. However, for Android users, Google Play Store is generally the go-to for downloading apps, especially in the United States. 

Previously, after issuing a ban following the Capitol riots, Google had also reinstated Parler, a similarly focused app.

Aside from the policy violation, which prevented the launch on Android, TMTG-owned Truth Social has also been facing financial issues related to its repeatedly delayed Special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), as per ANI.

Digital World Acquisition Corp, the shell company set to merge with TMTG and take it public, delayed the process and has now scheduled its shareholder vote on November 3.

Truth Social was made to restore Trump's social media presence after he was banned from Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube following the 2021 US Capitol riots, as he was accused of inciting violence through his messages, Reuters reported.