Most of Trumps Tweets fall into these 4 Categories

Trump uses social media as a weapon to control the news cycle. It works like a charm. His tweets are tactical rather than substantive. They mostly fall into one of these four categories.

  1. Pre-emptive Framing
  2. Diversion
  3. Deflection
  4. Trial Balloon

 

Reporter Playbook

  1. Talk about the Truth
  2. Note attempt to divert attention
  3. Get back to Real Issues

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