Social Media and US Presidency

This assignment examines the impact of social media on the US presidency. It analyzes how presidents like Donald Trump and Mike Pence utilize platforms like Twitter and Facebook to communicate with the public. The paper discusses best practices for presidential social media use, considers the authenticity of their messages, and provides recommendations for future engagement. Specific examples from Trump's economic, terrorism, and media-related posts are analyzed alongside Pence's focus on economic policy and natural disasters.

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Introduction
Social media is indeed a great forum for the elected leaders to communicate with the
citizens and residents of USA. All age groups use it and information circulation is more
efficient, fast and cheap than the traditional mode like newspaper. They can convey their
message or even seek for public opinion where required through social medias.
Best Practices
Social media as a medium to communicate can easily go wrong for the leaders if they
post any unfiltered thoughts in their social media page. Hence, guideline is required for
controlling the use and practise the use judiciously. Here are some best way to use social
media by the leaders of USA:
 Ensure the correct timing of the post and its accuracy
 Consider the importance of their post as an official press release
 Should filter their post by editing
 Follow the guideline of social media utilization proposed by the states
 Never let an intern handle the account
 Receive training before using
 Only put the news that are important and restrict from posting unfiltered emotions
 Restrict the use to the computer (Bergal).
Donald Trump’s Social Media Messages
Economic
Repeatedly posted his agendas of reforming the tax policies on twitter of USA by
cutting down the tax for the middle class to provide them competitive advantage and ensure
more job for his fellow citizens (Twitter.Com).
Dates – 20th Oct, 29th Oct, 18th Oct and previous (twitter).

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Terrorism
Demolishing the threat of ISIS by destroying them form the route (Twitter.Com).
Dates – 20th Oct (twitter).
Media
Trump in his twitter page constantly making the public aware about the fake news
communicated by various news channels and newspapers (Twitter.Com).
Dates – 20th Oct, 17th Oct, 13th Oct and previous (twitter).
Mike Pence’s Social Media Messages
Pence is less frequent with his social media pages than Trump. Howevr, his presence
is prominent and communicate legitimate agendas.
Economic
Promotes the decision of Trump in the tax reduction for the working families to help
them start small business (Twitter.Com; Facebook.Com).
Dates – 18th Oct (facebook), 14th Oct (twitter).
Natural Disaster – Conveys the message of his visit at Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico after
the recent Hurricane to reflect his sympathy (Facebook.Com).
Dates – 7th Oct, 6th Oct (facebook)
Vice President Pence’s words over the social media for the last two weeks were
limited to above-mentioned issues.
Consistency of the President

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A level of consistency is visible in case of Donald Trump. He committed to reform
the economic structure and growth of the nation. He is until the date following his primary
agenda, which is reflected by this recent, updates about the tax reformation. However, he
addresses some additional agendas like destroying ISIS (Whitehouse.Gov).
Authenticity
Authenticity of the posts can only be judged by the thorough investigation for the
made comment on news.
Recommendation
Trump should filter his posts more accurately conveying the results instead of
promises that are hard to foresee. Pence on the other hand should increase his use of social
media and address the progress of the government and the agendas undertaken.
Conclusion
The leaders should use social media more legitimately conveying only the news to the
citizens and the agendas undertaken by the government. Some clues should also be given
along with the agendas to support the authenticity of their words.

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References
Bergal, Jenni. "Officials Urged To Take Care With Social Media." Pewtrusts.Org, 2017,
http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2014/10/17/officials-
urged-take-care-with-social-media.
Twitter.Com "Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) | Twitter." , 2017, https://twitter.com/mike_pence.
Facebook.Com "Vice President Mike Pence." , 2017,
https://www.facebook.com/VicePresidentPence/.
Twitter.Com "Donald J. Trump (@Realdonaldtrump) | Twitter." , 2017,
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump.
Whitehouse.Gov "President Donald J. Trump." , 2017,
https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-trump.