'' Reports: Trump Is Going to Return to Twitter. Are We Ready?''
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By Jeff Charles | 6:45 PM on June 28, 2023
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'' Just when you thought Elon Musk had already made Twitter more fun, it’s about to get a whole lot more thrilling. Former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to return to the platform. When this happens, it will have tremendous ramifications for the world of American politics. Better buckle in, folks.''
Shortly after Musk took over Twitter, he restored Trump’s account, which had been suspended because the left was pretending he was responsible for inciting the J6 riot in 2021. Since then, Trump was largely absent from social media until he created Truth Social, a conservative-leaning platform.
Now, reports suggest that the Orange Man What Is Bad™ might be ready to return to trigger Democrats once again:
It may take a while, but former President Trump has entertained the idea of returning to his happy place on Twitter, where he’s been absent for nearly 2 1/2 years, sources tell Axios.
Why it matters: Trump still has nearly 87 million followers on Twitter but hasn’t posted there since he was banned after the Jan. 6 riot in 2021. Now a growing number of Trump allies — and some close to his campaign — are expecting him to tweet again.
For more than a year, Trump has been blasting his thoughts to some 5 million followers on Truth Social, where he is the majority owner and has a financial incentive to keep the rage flowing.
As the speculation surrounding Trump’s potential return to Twitter grows, the anticipation of his reentry into the social media platform raises questions about the impact he will have on the narrative, the political landscape, and his chances of securing the GOP presidential nomination. With Trump’s ability to dominate the news cycle and Elon Musk now at the helm of Twitter, the stage is set for a highly influential and potentially consequential comeback.
Trump’s presence on Twitter has always carried immense weight in the digital realm, captivating journalists and generating significant attention. His return to the platform will undoubtedly allow him to regain his position as a central figure in shaping the news agenda. Indeed, he will dominate so many news cycles, it will be hard to keep up.
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