Social Media Impact: USA Presidency, Policies and Public Opinion

This report provides an analysis of social media usage by the President and Vice President of the United States. It begins with an introduction highlighting the importance of social media for elected leaders to communicate with citizens. The report then outlines best practices for political leaders using social media, including guidelines for accuracy, timing, and filtering of posts. The study analyzes the social media messages of Donald Trump and Mike Pence, categorizing their posts by topic (economic, terrorism, media) and comparing their consistency and authenticity. The report includes specific examples of Trump's and Pence's tweets and Facebook posts, providing dates and content summaries. The author recommends that Trump filter his posts more accurately and that Pence increase his social media presence. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of legitimate use of social media by leaders to convey news and government agendas. References include articles and social media profiles.

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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.