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What Happened to Donald Trump’s Twitter Account?
If you’ve been following Mr. Trump on Twitter, you’ve probably noticed his constant posting. However, did you ever wonder if his tweets have broken the rules set out by Twitter? Or perhaps you’ve wondered why he’s still posting 140-character outpourings despite threats to ban him? It’s possible that the answer is both. But what’s the truth behind Mr. Twitter’s decision to ban him?
Trump’s tweets violated Twitter’s rules
The suspension of the Twitter account of Donald Trump drew praise and criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. Many Trump supporters were angry that their presidential candidate was suspended from the social networking site. However, some supporters defended their presidential candidate, pointing out that he was an early adopter of the platform. In fact, he joined in 2009 and often used the platform to interact with supporters directly. This action is the latest in a string of missteps by Mr. Trump.
Critics have long claimed that Trump violated Twitter’s rules by using the platform to attack political opponents and announce public firings. The president suggested building his own platform in the future, but Twitter banned his account. The site also banned accounts belonging to two of his loyalists – Sidney Powell, an attorney, and Michael Flynn, a former national security adviser. Ultimately, Twitter’s decision is not a victory for Trump.
Trump hasn’t reined in his 140-character outpourings
As president, Donald Trump promised to be restrained on social media, but he hasn’t stuck to his word. He’s tweeted about changing his nuclear policy, praised the authoritarian prime minister of Hungary, threatened to destroy Russia with a nuclear war, and sent out abusive tweets to female journalists. But even when he says things that sound like they’re worth saying, his tweets don’t reflect any sort of leadership. Trump hasn’t reined in his 140-character outpourings, and it’s hard to argue with his behavior.
Trump accuses Elon Musk of banning free speech
The Associated Press has linked to a story about Elon Musk’s use of Twitter to target critics. Musk has defended his use of Twitter by claiming ownership and asserting that his tweets are protected by free speech. But Buzz Patterson, a prominent conservative commentator, urged the AP to refer to the dictionary definition of free speech. So, does Musk’s claim of ownership trump the First Amendment?
While Elon Musk has not singled out specific Twitter accounts, he’s repeatedly referred to the principle of free speech as “the bedrock of a functioning democracy.” He’s also talked about wanting to give users more control over their social media feeds, which would allow people to say whatever they want about the topic they’re interested in. However, it’s unclear whether Musk’s comments will affect Donald Trump’s account.
Trump hasn’t posted on Truth Social since February
Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter has spurred downloads of Truth Social. The president-elect hasn’t posted on the app since February, but Musk has weighed in publicly. He said Trump wouldn’t return to Twitter. However, Trump did take notice of the app’s rise to the top. So, the question is, can Trump be trusted? Or is he just trying to avoid tweeting?
The former president hasn’t posted on TRUTH Social since February, according to reports. The app launched on Feb. 21 after Trump was banned from Twitter and other social media sites. Since then, however, Trump hasn’t posted. While it is unclear why he hasn’t posted, he has spoken on other topics, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But, if his tweets are any indication, he hasn’t posted on the platform since February.
Trump’s tweets have been hacked
While Twitter did not specifically mention any security measures taken against the account, it did require users to create strong passwords and implement two-factor authentication. That said, it is possible that the Trump campaign disabled the new safeguards. Although Trump and his supporters have repeatedly claimed that no one ever gets hacked, he recently admitted that his account was breached in 2013.
Gevers has now shared screenshots from inside Trump’s Twitter account. The White House and Twitter have denied the claim, but have stated that they had found no proof. Still, he said the hack was a major concern for the president and has resulted in a plethora of tweets and content. If the hack were true, it could have huge implications for the election. It could also lead to a large number of inflammatory messages.
Trump’s tweets have been transferred to Biden’s account
Twitter’s new policy on political accounts has many implications. As soon as a new president takes office, his account will become @POTUS, and his Twitter account will become @POTUS. That means millions of followers will no longer be able to follow Trump on Twitter. The change will affect institutional accounts, too, like the @POTUS account, which has a following of over 26 million people.
While Twitter has been working with the incoming administration to transfer all of the President’s tweets, it has not been made clear why the president-elect will lose his Twitter account. As of Wednesday, the transition had technical problems. People were automatically following the @POTUS account, which many users didn’t appreciate. The transition was so abrupt that President-elect Joe Biden’s Twitter account gained 2,671 790 followers in a matter of hours.
