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Truth Social is only available in the US, Canada and Brazil. Reuters
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On Truth Social, a social media platform founded by Donald Trump after he was banned from Twitter, conversation is often limited to sycophantic memes and conspiratorial memes. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Almost all of Mr Trump's followers are die-hard supporters and criticism of the former president is rare. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump's signature line on 'The Apprentice' was: 'You're Fired!' Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Many memes lionise the former president. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump hopes to get a second term in office in 2024. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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A not-true ReTruth: Trump-backed, election-denying candidate Kari Lake lost to Democrat Katie Dobbs in the Arizona governor race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump suggests voter fraud in the Arizona governor race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump attacks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who may be well positioned to duel the former president in the 2024 White House race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Many Maga Republicans miss Mr Trump. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump attacks mail-in ballots that allow millions of Americans who are unable to vote on election day to participate. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Some of the Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, used American flags to attack police officers. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Supporters credit Mr Trump with not starting any new wars. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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How many moves in a game of chess? Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Another ReTruth. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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The 'Greatest Of All Time'? That remains to be seen. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump was expected to announce a new run for the White House on November 15. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump blamed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for Republicans' poor showing in the midterm elections. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump still attracts fierce loyalty from his 'Maga' supporters. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump suggests he would perform better than Ron DeSantis. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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A variation on the election-denying theme. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump has continued to make his baseless claims of election fraud in races he or his fellow Republicans lost. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Another ReTruth. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump returns to his debunked claims of widespread election fraud. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Another teaser for his November 15 announcement. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump 'ReTruths' a message from a follower. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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The 'legend' will be 78 at the 2024 election, the same age Joe Biden was when he got elected. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump is expected to announce he will run again for president in 2024. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump teases his announcement on November 15. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Truth Social is only available in the US, Canada and Brazil. Reuters
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On Truth Social, a social media platform founded by Donald Trump after he was banned from Twitter, conversation is often limited to sycophantic memes and conspiratorial memes. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Almost all of Mr Trump's followers are die-hard supporters and criticism of the former president is rare. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump's signature line on 'The Apprentice' was: 'You're Fired!' Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Many memes lionise the former president. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump hopes to get a second term in office in 2024. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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A not-true ReTruth: Trump-backed, election-denying candidate Kari Lake lost to Democrat Katie Dobbs in the Arizona governor race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump suggests voter fraud in the Arizona governor race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump attacks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who may be well positioned to duel the former president in the 2024 White House race. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Many Maga Republicans miss Mr Trump. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump attacks mail-in ballots that allow millions of Americans who are unable to vote on election day to participate. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Some of the Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, used American flags to attack police officers. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Supporters credit Mr Trump with not starting any new wars. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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How many moves in a game of chess? Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Another ReTruth. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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The 'Greatest Of All Time'? That remains to be seen. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump was expected to announce a new run for the White House on November 15. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump blamed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for Republicans' poor showing in the midterm elections. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump still attracts fierce loyalty from his 'Maga' supporters. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump suggests he would perform better than Ron DeSantis. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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A variation on the election-denying theme. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump has continued to make his baseless claims of election fraud in races he or his fellow Republicans lost. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Another ReTruth. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump returns to his debunked claims of widespread election fraud. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Another teaser for his November 15 announcement. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump 'ReTruths' a message from a follower. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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The 'legend' will be 78 at the 2024 election, the same age Joe Biden was when he got elected. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump is expected to announce he will run again for president in 2024. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Mr Trump teases his announcement on November 15. Photo: Screengrab from Truth Social
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Truth Social is only available in the US, Canada and Brazil. Reuters