Social media platform Parler has been shut down for a reboot under new ownership, but contrary to rumors, the new owner is not Kanye West. Parler, which gained popularity among conservatives and far-right groups, was taken offline following the January 6 Capitol riots due to concerns over its role in spreading misinformation and inciting violence. The platform's new owner, Mark Meckler, co-founder of the Tea Party Patriots, has promised to make changes to the platform's content moderation policies and bring it back online soon.