Trump social network unwelcome in Google store over moderation issues

A Google spokesperson said the company notified Truth Social on Aug 19 that its app violated Play policies and required ‘effective systems for moderating user-generated content’ in order to be offered on the platform. — AFP

NEW YORK: Former US president Donald Trump’s Truth Social app is unwelcome in Google’s app store until it abides by rules regarding content moderation including violent threats, the company said on Aug 31.

The Internet giant made the statement after the Trump camp argued that it didn’t know why its social network app had yet to be approved for the Google Play Store, which offers content for Android-powered smartphones.