Weeks after its launch, pro-Trump social media network GETTR is being inundated by terrorist propaganda from Islamic State jihadists.
Ex- Trump adviser Jason Miller led the platform's launch July 4, as those in the former president's circle have looked for alternatives to Twitter and Facebook after Trump was banned.
But GETTR's promise of unrestricted speech has drawn jihadi material that includes videos of beheadings and gruesome viral memes promoting violence against Western nations.
One even depicted a militant 'executing' Trump in an orange jumpsuit similar to those worn at Guantanamo Bay, according to a review of online activity shared with Politico.
ISIS members have predicted GETTR will be successful and moved in to exploit its free speech promises
'Is Daesh here?' one account whose profile photo was the flag of the Islamic State. Daesh is the Arabic acronym for the terrorist group. Replies suggested it was well-represented – and some users praised the network for being willing to host such content.
'We will come at you with slaying and explosions you worshippers of the cross,' wrote one account whose name reference the Islamic State. 'How great is freedom of expression.'
GETTR so far has the highest profile of any conservative alternatives to mainstream social media, though Trump himself was not directly involved in its launch and does not have a verified account on the platform. Miles Guo, business partner to former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is partially funding the site and former Sec. Mike Pompeo and Fox News host Sean Hannity regularly post content.
On the Apple app store, GETTR advertises itself as a 'non-bias social network' that will 'allow anyone to express their opinion freely.'
On the Apple store, GETTR advertises itself as a 'non-bias social network' that will 'allow anyone to express their opinion freely'
GETTR so far has the highest profile of any conservative alternatives to mainstream social media
