The @POTUS Twitter account, an official channel for the President of the United States, has been a focal point in recent political discourse. This account, named President Trump at the time, became a subject of controversy following actions taken by Twitter against the personal account of then-President Donald Trump.
The Spark of Controversy: Trump’s Reaction to Twitter’s Ban
The @POTUS account came into the limelight when President Trump used it to express his disapproval of Twitter’s decision to permanently ban his personal account, @realDonaldTrump. Trump accused Twitter of collaborating with his adversaries to silence him by suspending his account. This move by Twitter was seen as a significant action against a sitting president’s ability to communicate directly with the public through social media.
Twitter’s Official Statement on the Ban
Twitter had previously released an official statement regarding the permanent suspension of the @realDonaldTrump account. The company cited concerns over the risk of further incitement of violence following the Capitol riots as the reason for the suspension. This decision was made in the context of a broader conversation about the role of social media platforms in regulating speech and the potential for online rhetoric to lead to real-world consequences.
Deletion of Tweets from @POTUS
In response to President Trump’s tweets from the @POTUS account criticizing Twitter’s actions, the platform swiftly deleted those messages. This step was consistent with Twitter’s stance that it would not allow attempts to circumvent a suspension, even if they were made from a different account associated with the same individual.
Current Followers of the @POTUS Account
As of the last update, the @POTUS Twitter account boasted a following of 33.4 million people. This substantial audience signifies the importance and influence of the account, which serves as a direct line of communication from the President to the nation and the world.
Joe Biden: The New President of the United States
The political landscape shifted when the US Congress certified Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump, officially naming Biden as the new President of the United States. Biden’s inauguration was set for January 20, marking the formal transition of power. Alongside him, Kamala Harris was set to become the new Vice President. This certification followed a tumultuous event where a large number of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol Building, housing both the Senate and the House of Representatives, in a violent insurrection that shook the country’s democratic foundations.
The @POTUS Twitter account, while central to the events surrounding the end of Trump’s presidency, is expected to transition to the incoming administration, serving as a platform for President Joe Biden to communicate his policies and messages to the American public and the global audience.
