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Donald Trump supporters embrace Signal, Telegram and other ‘free speech’ apps – ABC News

The popularity of encrypted messaging and “free speech” apps soars following the deadly violence at the US Capitol and mainstream social media platforms’ purge…

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The popularity of encrypted messaging and “free speech” apps has soared following the deadly violence at the US Capitol and mainstream social media platforms’ purge of Donald Trump and his prominent followers.
Key points:

  • Trump supporters used social media apps like Parler to plan the Capitol violence
  • After Parler was banned, right-wing conservatives rushed to “alternative” social media apps
  • Increase use of encrypted messaging apps could make it harder for police to track suspects

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