It's called 'Twitter for conservatives.' So what is Parler? [View all]
After Facebook, Twitter and YouTube imposed new posting rules to limit the spread of misinformation during the 2020 election, many users turned to smaller social media platforms to share their thoughts.
One such platform, Parler, grew quickly over the summer and continued that growth spurt over the last few weeks. As of Monday morning, it sits atop Apple's iTunes charts as the most downloaded free app.
So what is Parler?
App called the 'Twitter for conservatives'
Look for friends on this app that's been promoted by President Donald Trump, and you'll see many familiar Republican names, including former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani; Sens. Rand Paul and Ted Cruz; and Rep. Devin Nunes. There's also the right-wing pundit Stefan Molyneux, who was booted off YouTube over the summer, and former congressional candidate Laura Loomer, who was banned from Facebook and Twitter.
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