Should President-Elect Trump keep using his personal Twitter handle once in office?

2016-11-23T01:09:17-05:00

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 23 at 2016 1:11 AM

2016-11-23T01:11:51-05:00

if he wants to use it why not...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 2:04 AM

2016-11-23T02:04:58-05:00

Obama had his Blackberry, Trump has Twitter, and the next President will be on whatever is the latest and greatest social media platform for a 45-80 year old person to be on.

The difference between Obama's Blackberry and Trump's Twitter is that Obama used his Blackberry (against the wishes of the Secret Service) for his "private communications". Trump's Twitter account is a "private" form of communication to the public. The problem with it is his open access to it removes another layer of brain to mouth filter that we expect from a head of state...I mean look at the Ramzan Kadyrov and his Instagram account.

Should Trump have access to his Twitter account while in office? Absolutely, however all communications should be managed and screened by his media advisor to ensure he is presenting himself in a manner suiting of a president. I image this will become more of an issue as time progresses and social media becomes a more ingrained aspect of our society in follow on presidencies.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Nov 23 at 2016 2:55 AM

2016-11-23T02:55:09-05:00

No, Not at All. His Tirades on Twitter have done more Harm to the Social Harmony of this Country than any weapon ever conceived. He has the Social Sensitivity of a Bull in a China Shop and his Staff taking away his Twitter Privileges is a Wise Decision.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 6:49 AM

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Yes,its entertaining/

Response by SFC Dennis A. made Nov 23 at 2016 8:12 AM

2016-11-23T08:12:23-05:00

I have never been on Twitter and had no idea how it works

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 8:13 AM

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It should be taken away. Someone needs to convey to the President elect that his voice is now the sounding board. He might have elected for being brass and unapologetic, but now as the President everything he says in regards to everything can exacerbate the situation

Response by Col Joseph Lenertz made Nov 23 at 2016 8:15 AM

2016-11-23T08:15:41-05:00

No, for at least 3 reasons. 1. Security threat. 2. The format does not allow a real discussion of complex concepts or policy approaches. 3. It's too easy to spout off...which he will...which will harm his reputation, and therefore harm the nation.

Response by SPC Phil Norton made Nov 23 at 2016 8:22 AM

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He has used it as a tool. No different than when TV first came out. The fact is more people are informed by Twitter than the news.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Nov 23 at 2016 8:38 AM

2016-11-23T08:38:26-05:00

Obama himself has a Twitter account, why can't Trump? I'm sure they don't send out their Tweets themselves.

Response by SGT David T. made Nov 23 at 2016 8:41 AM

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He is still a citizen with 1st amendment rights and as such if he chooses to use that Twitter account that is his choice.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 8:48 AM

2016-11-23T08:48:14-05:00

if emails are a big deal , he should stop tweeting

Response by SSG Jessica Bautista made Nov 23 at 2016 8:48 AM

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SHOULD he? Probably not. Do I wish he would? Yes, it's hysterical.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Nov 23 at 2016 9:02 AM

2016-11-23T09:02:31-05:00

Sure, at times they don't make sense, but social media like twitter and YouTube bypass the corrupt MSM. I liked the 100 day plan totally bypassing them.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 23 at 2016 9:15 AM

2016-11-23T09:15:13-05:00

He probably shouldn't but it can be entertaining and quite frankly makes for a very transparent administration. Which we ALL want.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made Nov 23 at 2016 10:10 AM

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Using Twitter and you tube allow him to speak directly to the people without the perversion of the message by the liberal media.

Response by Maj Marty Hogan made Nov 23 at 2016 10:10 AM

2016-11-23T10:10:29-05:00

I have one- never really use it. Who cares and will he even have time?

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Nov 23 at 2016 1:40 PM

2016-11-23T13:40:48-05:00

It is one of many tools that will allow him to communicate directly to people without the rotten media filters. It is only one. He will still have to have press conferences and do SOU addresses and other more traditional means of communication. He may want to filter it a little more actively but I think it makes him look less like a politician.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Nov 23 at 2016 1:41 PM

2016-11-23T13:41:26-05:00

As long as he does not pull a Hillary...Who cares?

Response by MSG Mitch Dowler made Nov 23 at 2016 2:41 PM

2016-11-23T14:41:16-05:00

Yes, social media is a great way to get the basic message out quickly and Citizens can then go to official .gov sites to get the entire scoop. There is no security threat because social media is not to be used for sensitive information just as the public side of .gov is not to be used for sensitive information. It is obvious that main stream media is not capable of an unbiased release of information.

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Nov 24 at 2016 12:03 AM

2016-11-24T00:03:20-05:00

no get rid of the the dam thing and he needs to get rid of the company he has left in kids hands as well and not be involved with at all.