In brief
Modi's participation raises eyebrows as he shares insights on various topics with Trump's audience.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially joined Truth Social, the social media platform launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump. In his inaugural post on the platform, Modi shared a photo alongside Trump taken during his visit to the United States in 2019, expressing his delight at joining the community. Truth Social came into existence in February 2022, following Trump's presidential defeat to Joe Biden, during which he faced temporary bans on major social channels like Twitter and Facebook for allegedly inciting violence. As of the latest update, Modi boasts around 21,500 followers and follows prominent figures like Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Trump himself shared a link to a recent interview where Modi discussed a variety of issues, including his life experiences, the Gujarat riots of 2002, and India's geopolitical stance concerning China.The platform resembles X (formerly Twitter), allowing users to post 'truths', 'retruths', and send direct messages, while advertisements are referred to as 'sponsored truths.' Owned by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the platform saw Trump taking it public in March 2024, where he retained about 57% of its shares.Despite Modi’s high-profile introduction, Truth Social's user traffic is considered minimal compared to its rivals, with a user base significantly overshadowed by X. As per Bloomberg data, TMTG faced losses of $400 million in 2024, yet managed to report a revenue of $3.6 million, resulting in an estimated market valuation of $4.45 billion.
