Kochi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined Truth Social, the social media platform founded by former U.S. President Donald Trump. This move makes him one of the rare world leaders to become part of the platform.
Modi’s First Post on Truth Social
On Monday, Modi shared his first post, featuring a photograph with Trump from his 2019 visit to Houston, Texas. In his message, he expressed enthusiasm about joining the platform and engaging with a new audience.
Modi’s Activity on Truth Social
By 03:30 GMT, Modi had already gained 21,500 followers and was following just two accounts—Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
In response to Modi’s presence, Trump shared a link to an interview where Modi spoke with podcaster Lex Fridman. The interview covered key topics such as:
✔️ His personal journey
✔️ The 2002 Gujarat riots
✔️ India’s evolving relationship with China
What is Truth Social?
Truth Social was launched in February 2022 after Trump faced temporary bans on Twitter (now X) and Facebook over allegations of inciting violence following the 2020 U.S. presidential election loss to Joe Biden.
The platform functions similarly to X (formerly Twitter), offering features such as:
🔹 Posting “Truths” (equivalent to tweets)
🔹 Sharing “Retruths” (similar to retweets)
🔹 Sending direct messages
🔹 Engaging with sponsored content (called “Sponsored Truths”)
Truth Social is operated by Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which became a publicly traded company in March 2024. Trump owns a 57% stake, with other major investors including:
🔹 ARC Global Investments (a Kuwait-based firm)
🔹 Former contestants from The Apprentice (though some holdings are in legal disputes)
Truth Social’s Challenges and Market Position
Despite Trump’s 9.28 million followers on Truth Social, this number remains far lower than his 87 million followers on X.
As per Bloomberg data, Truth Social has struggled to compete with leading social media platforms, with its user base estimated to be 400 times smaller than X.
Financially, the platform has also faced setbacks:
🔸 $400 million in losses in 2024
🔸 $3.6 million in total revenue
🔸 Market valuation of $4.45 billion
Will Modi’s Presence Boost Truth Social?
The addition of Narendra Modi to Truth Social brings global attention to the platform. Whether his presence will help expand Truth Social’s reach remains to be seen. However, this move could encourage more Indian users and political figures to explore the platform.
As Modi continues to engage with followers, his influence on Truth Social’s growth will be closely watched.
