New Delhi, Feb 3 (NationPress) The posts made by US President Donald Trump on the social media platform Truth Social, where he proclaimed an immediate reduction of tariffs from 25% to 18% and announced a forthcoming trade agreement with India, stirred significant controversy back in the United States on Tuesday.

Truth Social, which was initiated in February 2022 by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), has emerged as the primary platform for the President’s political and policy communications.

Initially regarded as merely a “Twitter clone”, Trump’s persistent engagement with the platform—particularly for crucial announcements like the India-US trade agreement—has solidified its role in his political identity and a rallying point for his supporters.

This platform was created in response to his bans from Twitter and Facebook in early 2021, where he faced accusations of inciting his followers to storm the US Capitol post-election defeat. Consequently, he was suspended temporarily while several of his posts were deleted.

Former Congressman Devin Nunes took on the role of CEO to guide Truth Social’s growth, positioning it as a “free speech” platform. The app first launched on Apple’s App Store and later became available on Android, garnering millions of downloads within its inaugural year.

A report by Forbes in April 2025 noted, “When Trump took Truth Social’s parent company public on March 26, he augmented his net worth by approximately $4.1 billion in a single day due to the meme-stock fervor surrounding the company.”

It was reported that Truth Social could be valued at around USD 5.2 billion, with Trump’s shares estimated at USD 3 billion. Furthermore, “Trump holds a significant stake in Trump Media, owning approximately 52% of the company with 114.75 million shares.”

In December, Trump Media announced an unexpected USD 6 billion merger with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies, making it one of the rare publicly traded nuclear fusion companies.

According to U.S. News, as of last month, Trump’s investment in Trump Media is valued at over USD 1.6 billion. From its inception, Trump has utilized Truth Social not only for commentary but also for significant posts that create headlines. His early viral content included critiques of “Big Tech censorship” and assertions of election fraud, gaining traction among his base.

Gradually, the platform evolved into the exclusive stage for Trump’s major announcements—ranging from campaign rallies and endorsements to policy declarations. Trump has leveraged it to announce tariff adjustments, foreign policy decisions, and trade agreements while circumventing traditional press briefings.

Posts concerning cultural matters, including Melania Trump’s initiatives and Trump’s own media endeavors, also gained viral attention, reinforcing the platform’s identity as a focal point for his supporters. The trend of Trump posting first on Truth Social followed by mainstream media coverage has established the platform as a vital venue for his political and economic narratives.

In June 2025, The Independent analyzed Trump’s posts, revealing, “Since returning to the White House on January 20, Trump has made a total of 2,145 original posts on Truth Social… often concluding with the brief note: ‘Thank you for your attention to this matter!’”

During his initial 100 days, The Independent reported he had posted over 1,600 times, averaging at least 15 posts daily until the end of April, with illegal immigration being the most prominent topic.

A Washington Post analysis of his Truth Social activity, which includes his “retruths”—reposts of other users’ content—tallied his total to 2,262 posts and reposts from his inauguration day until June 1.

Though the user base of Truth Social is relatively small compared to giants like Facebook or Twitter, Trump’s following of over 11 million and his use of the app for breaking news have maintained its significance.

Consequently, Truth Social has transitioned from a niche “alt-tech” initiative to a policy platform with global implications, driven by Trump’s personal brand and his ability to turn posts into news stories.

Reports indicate that the app has been downloaded over 4.36 million times, with more than 2 million active users each month. While it is suggested that around 84% of its users are from the United States, there are also a few users from Brazil and India.