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Beyond the Tweets: Deconstructing Trump’s Failed Leadership

Trump’s feed became a window into the mind of a leader unlike any the United States had seen before. Far from being merely a source of entertainment or outrage, Trump’s tweets revealed deeper issues.

Libby Winkler
4 min readMay 17, 2024
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Beyond the Tweets: Deconstructing Trump’s Failed Leadership

In the annals of American politics, the era of Donald Trump will undoubtedly be remembered for many things. One of the most striking and unprecedented aspects of his presidency was his prolific and often controversial use of Twitter.

From early-morning rants to late-night tirades, Trump’s Twitter feed became a window into the mind of a leader unlike any the United States had seen before. Far from being merely a source of entertainment or outrage, Trump’s tweets revealed deeper issues about his leadership style and the potential dangers of unchecked power in the age of social media.

The Nature of Childish Tweets

One of the defining characteristics of Trump’s tweets was their often childish and petulant tone.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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