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Is this going to be a Twitter presidency or a TV one?

Business Insider · 2d

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter has led to speculation about the platform's importance in a potential second Trump administration. It is expected that Twitter, renamed X by Musk, will continue to be relevant, especially as many Trump supporters and conservative leaders, including Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk, are active on the platform. However, it remains uncertain whether Trump himself is aware or concerned about Twitter's significance, as he used it primarily to shape media coverage and programming, rather than being immersed in it like many others. Trump's media consumption habits are rooted in traditional outlets such as print newspapers and television, with Fox News being a central channel of communication. However, media landscape changes and the rise of new platforms like podcasts and TikTok may have impacted Trump's media diet. Nevertheless, Trump's reliance on old media sources and personal connections is likely to continue influencing his decision-making. While Twitter's influence is undeniable, television still holds weight in Trump's world.