Critics highlight the small user base and financial struggles of Truth Social, questioning its value and stock performance. Despite being new, the company faced significant losses and public skepticism. Some view it as a platform for Trump's controversial statements rather than tech innovation. However, others see it as a preview of Trump's future behavior, predicting his language, targets, administration choices, priorities, and leadership style in a potential second term.
The hush money trial has exposed the ecosystem that once protected former president Donald Trump. Journalist Andrea Bernstein tells us what its like inside the courtroom, and Washington Post reporter Derek Hawkins helps us understand Trump's mindset from his Truth Social account.
This show was produced by Haleema Shah with help from Avishay Artsy and Denise Guerra, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Rebeca Ibarra.
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