During the recent testimony of ex-Trump assistant Madeleine Westerhout, details about the former president's use of social media while in the White House were revealed. Westerhout confirmed that Trump did use social media, specifically Twitter, and that he personally posted tweets himself.
Westerhout also mentioned that former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino had access to Trump's Twitter account, but she did not believe anyone else had access. She noted that Scavino could post event video recaps without Trump's direct approval, although the president did like to review the tweets that were sent out.
According to Westerhout, Trump had specific preferences when it came to his tweets. He liked certain words, such as 'country,' to be capitalized and often used exclamation points for emphasis. Additionally, Trump would review hard copies of post drafts and make handwritten edits, which Westerhout would then incorporate into the final version.
The testimony provided insights into Trump's hands-on approach to his social media presence and his attention to detail when it came to crafting his messages. It highlighted the level of control he maintained over his Twitter account and the importance he placed on ensuring that his tweets reflected his preferred style and messaging.
