Truth Social backlash: Trump faces rare dissent from loyalists
American journalist Maggie Haberman from "The New York Times" noticed an unexpected opposition to President Donald Trump on the Truth Social platform.
Maggie Haberman, a journalist from "The New York Times," pointed out a rare case of opposition to Donald Trump from his loyal supporters on the Truth Social platform.
Trump recently falsely claimed on this platform that "gasoline was at $1.98 a gallon." Kaitlan Collins from CNN noted that the national average petrol price is currently about $3.18 per gallon.
Haberman admitted that while the latest employment data and stock market growth bring some positive news for the Trump administration, some of his statements about price reductions "just don't comport with reality."
Interestingly, as she noted in the shared video, many responses to a similar post by Trump about prices read: "Not where I live," "Not where I live," "Not where I live."
The president's posts on the platform are usually very complimentary of Trump. However, there is a certain limit to how often he can repeat these claims before his voters stop believing him, explains Haberman.
Truth Social in 2025 remains a crucial communication tool for Donald Trump, allowing him to reach his supporters directly and announce political initiatives. However, controversial proposals and expansion into the financial sector raise questions about the platform's future and its impact on American politics and economy.
100 days of Trump's presidency. Criticism grows
Donald Trump, after taking office as President of the USA, promised a quick end to the war in Ukraine. Nevertheless, 100 days into his presidency, the conflict continues, and Russia is still attacking Ukrainian cities.
American media also revealed a peace proposal that the USA offered Ukraine. It included a point about recognising Russian sovereignty over Crimea. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky rejected this option, emphasising that it would be contrary to the constitution of Ukraine.
From Moscow, signals of satisfaction with Trump's presidency are emerging. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, said in an interview with CBS that Trump recognises the need to address the root causes of the war. Meanwhile, a Pew Research poll indicates that 43% of respondents believe that Trump favours Russia.
