Tuesday, a new and unique interview with President Trump was published wherein he said he’s not going to stop “tweeting” – he will stay the course and continue using the platform, of course.
In a conversation with the New York Times Magazine’s Mark Leibovich, President Trump described his Twitter account as his “voice”. In truth, the social media platform affords the President a level of openness and flexibility, in terms of directly reaching the people directly. He otherwise would not be able to achieve this if put through the rigor and screening of White House press officials.
James Comey leaked CLASSIFIED INFORMATION to the media. That is so illegal!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
At any moment, the President can send out a tweet and inform anyone in the world with an Internet connection how he feels, or what his next big move is.
Working hard to get the Olympics for the United States (L.A.). Stay tuned!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2017
When a “scandal” hits, usually created by the MSM, the President can jump onto Twitter and correct the record.
When I left Conference Room for short meetings with Japan and other countries, I asked Ivanka to hold seat. Very standard. Angela M agrees!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
If Chelsea Clinton were asked to hold the seat for her mother,as her mother gave our country away, the Fake News would say CHELSEA FOR PRES!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 10, 2017
“They want to take away my voice,” the President commented to Leibovich. “They’re not going to take away my social media.”
The G 20 Summit was a great success for the U.S. – Explained that the U.S. must fix the many bad trade deals it has made. Will get done!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 9, 2017
Leibovich, in his interview with the President, commented that the President should keep on tweeting as his tweets are “far more illuminating” than what the White House press team can put together.
I will represent our country well and fight for its interests! Fake News Media will never cover me accurately but who cares! We will #MAGA!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2017