WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) — A week after becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump continues to depend on social media to reach out to critics, his allies and the world.
During the 2016 campaign, Trump was often questioned about his decision to use Twitter to attack his rivals and question news reports. Traditionally candidates will use a spokesperson or televised press conference to shape their message, instead Trump prefers to share his 140 characters at a time.
On Wednesday, the president-elect used the social media platform to attack the New York Times over a story published the same day.
During an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Sunday, Trump made it clear he has no plans to stop tweeting after taking the oath of office.
“It’s a great form of communication. Now, do I say I’ll give it up entirely and throw out, that’s a tremendous form — I pick up — I’m picking up now, I think I picked up yesterday 100,000 people. I’m not saying I love it, but it does get the word out,” he said during the interview.
Wednesday’s posts weren’t the first time Trump’s twitter account ignited the debate over social media in politics. Mashable compiled a list of some of the most controversial Trump tweets of all time.For the latest news during the transition and Trump administration, follow @markpmeredith on Twitter.
