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Trump's Truth Social Frenzy Mirrors Teen Social Media Habits

12/2/2025

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A nearly five-minute screen recording shared by freelance journalist Yashar Ali shows U.S. President Donald Trump posted hundreds of times on Truth Social within two hours.
Trump expressed enthusiasm for Truth Social, declaring, "TRUTH SOCIAL IS THE BEST! There is nothing even close!!!"
The behavior mirrors trends among American teens who spend excessive time on social media, with a 2024 American Psychological Association report noting mental-health harms.

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A nearly five-minute screen recording shared by freelance journalist Yashar Ali shows U.S. President Donald Trump posted hundreds of times on Truth Social within two hours.
Trump expressed enthusiasm for Truth Social, declaring, "TRUTH SOCIAL IS THE BEST! There is nothing even close!!!"
The behavior mirrors trends among American teens who spend excessive time on social media, with a 2024 American Psychological Association report noting mental-health harms.