Porn floods pro-Trump social network Parler

Parler, a social media app popular with far-right figures and Trump supporters, has been inundated with pornography and sexually explicit material, partly due to its lax moderation rules.

The self-proclaimed “free speech” app has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months after Facebook and Twitter cracked down on conspiracy theories and misinformation on their platforms.

The influx of users has led to issues with spam and bots, most significantly from adult websites and escort agencies.

Analysis by The Washington Post found hashtags like #sexytrumpgirl and #keepamericasexy were being used to flood Parler with hardcore pornography sites.