Donald Trump Returns to Twitter/X After Two-Year Absence, Shares Mugshot
Former US President Donald Trump has broken his two-year silence on social media after being banned from the platform. He posted his first tweet since January 8, 2021, coinciding with his surrender at Fulton County jail over alleged involvement in Georgia's 2020 election.
The tweet came out alongside his mugshot, sparking debates across social media. In the tweet, directed at his 86 million followers on X, Trump encouraged them to visit his fundraising page on WinRed, which included a "Personal Note from President Donald J. Trump."
In his message, Trump addressed the situation, stating, "I was ARRESTED today in Fulton County, Georgia, despite doing NO CRIME." The tweet featured his mugshot with the words "ELECTION INTERFERENCE, NEVER SURRENDER!" below, prompting online reactions.
Elon Musk retweeted the post with "Next-Level." Worth noting, Musk played a role in reversing bans on Twitter (now X) after taking over in October the previous year. The tweet received 180.7K retweets, 59.5K quotes, 668.7K likes, 21.1K bookmarks, and over 50 million views. Trump's tweet after his arrest attracted attention and showcased defiance, highlighting the influence of tech figures like Elon Musk on the connection between politics and social media
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