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ale5

Donald loves that twitter account, something about it  just excites him.
We can debate how helpful that was before the election, but now that he is the President, I argue that he should stop with the ongoing twitter messages, and install a formal screening process with multiple verifications by his office before any tweet is actually released.
I don't know how much of it is true based on this Washington Post article, but I cannot see how sending all these Twitter messages are making him looking Presidential.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2017/03/07/trumps-split-screen-a-two-hour-virtual-conversation-between-the-president-and-fox-and-friends/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_trump-fox-110pm-1-duplicate:homepage/story&utm_term=.41e049f91348

ale5

I think he should keep his access, but just not directly (let someone in his office release the twitter messages ince validated).

julerexasuepar

He should have direct access.

ale5

@julerexasuepar , whats the rationale for keeping his direct access? That doesnt provide him a chance of validating facts or avoiding snap remarks? That is a pretty large outreach. He wouldnt go on stage for a speech without preparing, so why is that different?

ale5

Here is a related debate from this am, where he incorrectly quoted something else - that demonstrates tbat better fact checking is warranted, which can easily be achieved by taking away actual send button...
http://dev1.debateisland.com/discussion/528/did-obama-free-122-vicious-prisoners-or-9-trump-tweeter-fact-check

agsr

I also think that having that twitter available is just too distracting from Trump.  I dont see much downside of having these twets validated before broadcasting.  I vote for removing direct access, as only media benefits from these spontaneous tweets.

WhyTrump

Another argument for taking away his Twiiter access

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/03/20/president-trumps-terrible-horrible-no-good-very-bad-twitter-day/?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_factchecker-0603pm:homepage/story&utm_term=.42a9aef2de96

joecavalry

Yes, he is really hurting himself and his cabinet in some ways. Although, it's great for redirecting the media's coverage. Smart but stupid at the same time.

love2debate

I have to agree with @joecavalry .  Every day we see examples of this, and it is hurting his reputation unnecessary.