Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined Truth Social, the social media platform owned by US President Donald Trump, in a move that may boost its user base and growth prospects.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become one of the few world leaders to join Truth Social, the social media platform owned by US President Donald Trump. In his first post on Monday, Modi shared a photo with Trump taken in Houston, Texas, during his 2019 US visit and expressed his ‘delight’ at being on the platform.
Narendra Modi is an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2001 to 2014 and has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014.
Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi studied economics at the University of Delhi.
He joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in his teenage years and rose through the ranks to become a full-time worker.
Modi's tenure as Chief Minister was marked by economic growth and development initiatives, including the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
As Prime Minister, he has implemented policies such as Make in India and Skill India.
A Platform Born from Controversy
Trump launched Truth Social in February 2022 after he lost the presidential election to Joe Biden and was temporarily banned from major social networks like Twitter and Facebook. The platform’s functionality is identical to X, formerly Twitter, allowing users to post ‘truths‘ or ‘retruths‘ as well as send direct messages. Adverts on the platform are called ‘sponsored truths‘.
Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician.
Born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York, he graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in economics.
Trump's business career began with his father's real estate company, eventually taking over as president.
He gained fame through his reality TV show 'The Apprentice' before running for office.
Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States in 2016, serving from 2017 to 2021.
Ownership and Financial Performance
Truth Social is owned by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). Trump took the company public in March 2024 and now owns about 57% shares in the firm. Kuwaiti-headquartered investment firm ARC Global Investments and some former Apprentice contestants also have a sizeable stake, though those holdings are currently subject to legal fights.
Comparing User Numbers
The US president has 9.28m followers on Truth Social, far fewer than the 87m he has on X. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, traffic at Truth Social remains minuscule relative to its competitors, with its total user numbers trailing X by 400 times. TMTG reported losses of $400m (£308m) in 2024 and a revenue of $3.6m. It has a market valuation of $4.45bn.
Truth Social is a social media platform founded by Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States.
Launched in February 2022, it aims to provide an alternative to existing social media platforms.
The platform allows users to share news, opinions, and personal stories, with a focus on free speech and user-generated content.
Truth Social has been compared to other social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, but with a stronger emphasis on conservative values and ideals.
A New Chapter for Truth Social
As Modi joins the platform, it remains to be seen how this will impact its user base and growth prospects. With Trump’s involvement, the platform is likely to attract more attention from users and media outlets alike.
