Trump with no guard rails: ‘Civilization will die’ post shows his growing power over social media - Politico
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President Donald Trump's social media post shows his growing influence over platforms.
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The President's direct communication strategy without traditional checks may impact public discourse and social media content moderation policies that affect all users.
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President Donald Trump's social media post, stating "Civilization will die," demonstrates his increasing influence over social media platforms. This statement, described as having "no guard rails," indicates a shift in how the President uses these platforms compared to previous norms. The Politico article suggests this growing power allows him to disseminate messages without traditional checks or balances. This development highlights the President's direct communication strategy and its potential impact on public discourse and platform policies. It also implies a reduced capacity or willingness of social media companies to moderate his content.
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