Trump could split online Right with social media platform plans

Trump allies foresee a split between the former president and the GOP in their choice of social media, a fracture of the online Right that could make it more difficult to organize to regain majorities.

After being banned by almost all major social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, after the violent Capitol riot on Jan. 6, Trump has mused about jumping to a new platform or building one of his own. Despite Trump’s ban, most conservatives and Republicans are likely to remain on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms.