But, “he certainly is involved in things that are being sent (out) – not just on social media but anywhere in his office,” the official said. The official would not say whether Biden writes his own tweets or whether they are written by his staff.

“It’s an important communications tool for those reasons.” “There are things the government will have to communicate with people to make their lives better,” said the official, who asked to remain anonymous. Rex Tillerson reportedly learned that he was getting dumped as secretary of state when Trump announced his firing on Twitter.Ī White House official familiar with Biden’s digital communications strategy said social media affords the president an opportunity to have a conversation with Americans about policies and initiatives that can directly impact their lives.

Gone are the days when Twitter was the vehicle for Trump to make foreign policy pronouncements, roll out domestic programs and even fire staffers. “He sees it as a PR tool.”īiden’s Twitter feed also reflects the return to a more traditional style of governing - a significant departure from Trump’s undisciplined approach to the job. 9: “Now is the time for a big, bold COVID relief package that will change the course of the pandemic and jumpstart our economy.”īiden’s approach to Twitter shows “a very traditional understanding of the role of social media,” said Brian Ott, who heads the communications department at Missouri State University. “We are stronger when we welcome immigrants - not shut them out,” he wrote fourdays later.Īnd on Feb. In the first month of his presidency, Biden has used the popular digital platform primarily to promote his policies and his political philosophy. Trump often used Twitter to hurl insults, settle scores and promote baseless conspiracy theories. The tweet, meant to reassure a nation still in the midst of a deadly pandemic, was markedly different in style, tone and content from the incendiary and often untrue messages that got his predecessor, Donald Trump, banned indefinitely from the platform just two weeks earlier. “That’s why today, I am heading to the Oval Office to get right to work delivering bold action and immediate relief for American families.” “There is no time to waste when it comes to tackling the crises we face,” Biden tweeted minutes after wrapping up his inaugural address at the U.S.

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden had been the nation’s 46th president for just 36 minutes when he made use of a powerful presidential tool newly at his disposal. Watch Video: Joe Biden urges people to 'stay strong' as Valentine's Day approaches

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