In a surprising move, the Biden campaign has announced its decision to join former President Trump’s Truth Social platform. The campaign officials stated that they are joining Truth Social to “meet voters where they are” and combat “mis and disinformation” about President Biden that may appear on the platform.
The decision comes at a time when Republicans are facing internal disagreements, as evident in the search for a new Speaker of the House. A Biden campaign official noted that this division among Republicans highlights the lack of unity within the party.
Truth Social, launched by Trump in 2022, has been criticized for its lack of factual information. However, the Biden campaign sees this as an opportunity to inject their message into GOP primary coverage and hold “MAGA accountable on their own platform.”
The Biden campaign plans to leverage the existing account on “X,” previously known as Twitter, where they post content of Republican politicians and candidates attacking their opponents. They believe that Republicans can sometimes be their best messengers, and by engaging with them on Truth Social, they aim to expose their hypocrisy.
Former Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., serves as the CEO of Truth Social, which describes itself as a “free, open platform” welcoming users from around the world.
The move by the Biden campaign has drawn attention and responses from both sides. Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung commented, stating that the Biden team’s acknowledgment of Truth Social’s popularity is an acknowledgement of its status as the only place for real news. Cheung also criticized Biden for spreading misinformation.
The Biden campaign’s handle on Truth Social is expected to be @BidenHQ, and their first post is anticipated to be published later today.
This unexpected decision by the Biden campaign to join Trump’s platform shows their willingness to engage directly with Republicans and tackle disinformation. It remains to be seen how this move will play out and whether it will effectively combat the spread of false narratives on social media platforms.
