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(𝕏)-Shortly after President-Elect Donald Trump won, reports from legacy media indicated both Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo were being considered for prominent roles in his administration. I was furious. I was ready to write an article, do a segment about it on my show, and rant about it on 𝕏.
Thankfully, something told me to wait. The anonymous sources cited, who were allegedly tied to the Trump campaign and transition teams, didn’t give any details. I held my frustration in check.
The next day, Trump declared on Truth Social and 𝕏 that neither were going to be part of his next administration.
We’ve learned over the last eight years to never trust legacy media. In fact, many of us have come to the conclusion that everything not directly reported by the source should be treated as disinformation. The Haley/Pompeo story was not isolated as an example of legacy media and/or their “sources” promoting a narrative that they HOPE to be true.
Elon Musk has often said that 𝕏 is now the media. Specifically, 𝕏 USERS are the new media. There are very compelling reasons why this is not only true but definitely should be the case. First and foremost, the speed at which news and videos can be widely disseminated through social media is unmatched.
Then, there’s the instant vetting. With speed comes haste and with haste comes mistakes. But if something is not true and spreads on 𝕏, it is usually quickly debunked. This is easy on the platform because the truth can come out in comments. For example, “news” spread quickly the other day that Justice Clarence Thomas was about to retire. The account that first shared a screenshot allegedly from RT America was popular and other popular accounts started spreading it as well.
I checked into the screenshot and learned that it was from a parody account that mimicked RT America. I posted this information as a comment and the rumor died. From the initial post to the revelation that it was fake, around 17-minutes passed. That almost never happens on legacy media when they make “mistakes.” Retractions or corrections can take hours or even days if they ever come at all.
This leads to the third of many reasons 𝕏 is the place for news. It’s interactive. The comments on popular news, opinion, and video posts can often be more informative than the original story. We can chime in instantly and interact with others who chime in. That simply cannot happen on legacy media. Even their websites with comments sections do not have anywhere near the engagement as replies on 𝕏.
Back to President Trump. He currently posts first on Truth Social since it’s his and then later on 𝕏. But even with the delay to get to 𝕏, others invariably screen-capture his Truth Social posts and publish them on 𝕏 so there’s not much of a delay. This is the way it should be.
Sunday, two legacy media reports caught my attention. The first referenced a statement he made that he would “most likely” pardon some January 6 political prisoners on his first day back in office. Since I won’t be watching “Meet the Press” anytime soon I cannot confirm nor can I hear it in context. It would have been much better if he made a text or video post on the topic in addition to the interview on legacy media just so his exact thoughts on the matter could be disseminated.
The second report from NBC News says Trump will not ask Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down. This DEFINITELY needs more context which should come from Trump or his staff directly.
While I am not suggesting the President of the United States needs to be on 𝕏 all day, it would be extremely beneficial for his staff to maintain and monitor direct communication with the American people constantly. I’m not talking about the occasional posts we see from the various departments. I’m talking about opening the floodgates to let it all flow out.
This will allow them to inform us without the biased filter of legacy media and their wonky interpretations. It would also give us a way to respond. The President has always been open to hearing from the people. 𝕏 gives him the perfect way to do that.
The last and arguably most important reason the Trump White House should go all-in on communicating through 𝕏 is to prevent legacy media from spinning so much with their sources and rumors. 𝕏 posts can happen in real time. Information can reach the people before legacy media can butcher the truth or even manufacture their own narratives.
As a journalist, I would much rather have a firehose of information flowing directly and officially from the White House rather than sifting through the propaganda spewed forth by legacy media while searching for a nugget of truth.
As an American, I don’t want to have to question every report from legacy media, wondering if their information is real or manufactured. We want to hear the facts coming directly from the sources.
𝕏 is the easiest way to cut through the lies and keep as many Americans as possible aware about what’s really going on.
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by Michael Snyder
(End of the American Dream)—What is causing the extremely loud “booms” that people are hearing in the sky all over the world? We are being told that “skyquakes” are responsible, but scientists have no idea why these “skyquakes” are occurring. In some cases, the “skyquakes” cause such powerful shaking that…
The Biggest Sale on Long-Term Storage Beef EVER
by Sponsored Post
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Seattle Is Ordered to Stop Blocking Illegal Alien Deportations in the Most Hilarious Court Decision Ever
by PJ Media
A federal court has just pooped in the oatmeal of the West Coast, Messed Coast™governors and local election officials suffering from acute cases of Trump Derangement Syndrome who think they can stop illegal alien deportations. And after this hilarious and thorough legal takedown from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals,…
Illegal Alien Terror Suspect Found Dead in Cook County Jail Cell
by Slay News
An Islamic illegal alien has been found dead in his jail cell after being arrested on terrorism charges. According to CWBChicago, 22-year-old Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi was found dead at the Cook County jail in Illinois on Saturday. Abdallahi was arrested on felony terrorism and hate crime charges in October. He…
Trump’s Wild Bunch Is Ready for Action
by Frank Miele
If for no other reason than that it will elicit fear in the hearts of autocracy-phobics, I propose that Donald Trump’s second-term Cabinet be known as “The Wild Bunch.” The name is best known as the title of Sam Peckinpah’s classic 1969 western featuring a colorful cast of aging outlaws…
FAA Issues Flight Restrictions Over Questionable Drone Activity Near Trump’s Bedminster Golf Course
by Just The News
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday said that it has issued two flight restrictions on the area surrounding President-elect Donald Trump’s Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, following questionable drone activity. The drone sightings were first reported on Nov. 18, but have continued into this week, according to Fox…
Ex-FBI Agent Convicted for Stealing From Jan 6 Defendant During Raid
by Trending Politics
A former Houston-based FBI agent has been convicted of stealing valuables and cash while conducting searches. In one instance, the agent stole cash and silver bars from a non-violent January 6 defendant’s home. Nicholas Anthony Williams, 36, was indicted on January 31 in the Southern District of Texas. Williams, who…
Democrats, Media Elite Urge Biden to Pardon Trump’s Alleged ‘Enemies List’
by Breitbart
President Joe Biden should issue preemptive pardons to his political allies and those deemed to be on President-elect Donald Trump’s alleged “enemies list,” Democrats and their media allies believe. Delivering a preemptive pardon indicates an admission of guilt, although Democrats claim a preemptive pardon would only be intended to block…
Fani Willis Forced to Release All Communications With Jack Smith, J6 Committee
by Trending Politics
The Fulton County Superior Court has ruled against District Attorney Fani Willis, ordering her to disclose communications with Special Counsel Jack Smith and the House January 6 Committee. The decision, announced on Tuesday, follows a lawsuit brought by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, which accused Willis of violating Georgia’s…
Lindsey Graham Is the Warmongering NeoCon Leading the Charge to Upend Pete Hegseth
by JD Rucker
Pete Hegseth represents a shift away from the wokeness that has infected the United States military. This is possibly the biggest reason President-Elect Donald Trump tapped him to be the next Secretary of Defense and the vast majority of Republicans on Capitol Hill can support this, at least for the…
‘Where Are Black Democrats?’: Charles Payne Tells Personal Story to Call Out ‘Huge Double Standard’ of Biden Family
by Nicole Silverio, DCNF
(DCNF)—Fox Business host Charles Payne called out the alleged “huge double standard” of President Joe Biden’s family Tuesday by revealing that his brother, who struggles with a crack addiction, is currently serving a jail sentence. Payne said his brother, who is getting out of jail on Friday, is likely one…
Zelensky Admits Ukraine Can’t Retake All Its Land: ‘We Must Seek Diplomatic Means’
by Breitbart
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conceded in an interview on Tuesday that Ukraine does not have “enough forces” to restore sovereignty over Russian-occupied Crimea and “must seek diplomatic means” to end the Russian invasion and regain its land. The state-run Ukrinform outlet reported that Zelensky described Crimea – which Russia colonized…
Ultra-Processed Foods: How Bad Are They for Your Health?
by Olivia Cook
(Natural News)—Despite the serious health risks associated with eating junk food, they remain the most consumed food products in many countries, particularly developed ones. But a review published in The BMJ, which studied 9.8 million people, warns that eating a lot of ultra-processed foods can increase your risk for 32 diseases. Among these are heart…
“Already Pretty Far Down the Line”: The Container Store Could File for Bankruptcy as Soon as Next Year
by Tyler Durden, Zero Hedge
(Zero Hedge)—As the retail apocalypse that started with Amazon and e-commerce continues, the latest victim is The Container Store. The retail giant could file for bankruptcy as soon as next year, according to the New York Post, who said the retailer is blaming its recent descent on “a weak housing…
Mysterious ‘Car-Sized Drones’ Over New Jersey Prompt FBI Investigation
by Zero Hedge
Several weeks of mysterious drone swarms over the skies of one New Jersey county near the military research and manufacturing facility Picatinny Arsenal have sparked concerns among residents and prompted an FBI investigation. “It’s kind of unsettling,” Mike Walsh, a Morris County resident who has spotted the drones on numerous…
UNESCO’s New Mission: Train Influencers About Combatting Online “Misinformation”
by Reclaim the Net
The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is now incorporating teaching influencers how to “fact check” into its activities. UNESCO claims that influencers have become “primary sources of news and cultural information” around the world – which prompted it to carry out a survey into how these online personalities…
