Politicians and Social Media





Since the early 2000s when social media first became popular, users have been taking to the various social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and most recently TikTok to share those thoughts, opinions, and the latest news and updates as it relates to politics, elections, and political movements. Politicians have also been known to hop on social media a time or two to advertise and campaign, to share a message with citizens and voters, engagement, and so much more. 

In the top image above, you have former President Donald Trump, and in the bottom image, you have current Georgia Senator John Ossoff. Both men are American Politicians, and both were/are known for their use of social media, especially during election season. It has been said, that both men won their respective elections due to their presence on social media. See here (How Twitter helped Trump win the U.S. Elections (phys.org)) And (Jon Ossoff Was the Congressional Candidate Social Media Built | WIRED). The difference being that people often think negatively when they hear about Trump and how he uses social media, whereas they think positively when thinking the same for Senator Ossoff. 

Comment below- Why do you think people associate Trump and social media with negativity and Ossoff and social media with positivity? Come back soon and see my thoughts! 

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