Trump gets Obama’s house, title – even his Twitter handle
Posted January 20, 2017 4:21 pm.
Last Updated January 20, 2017 5:00 pm.
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Donald Trump built his campaign on early morning tweet storms and hashtag-style slogans.
Now president, he’s in control of the White House’s powerful social media arsenal. That includes the official @POTUS Twitter account that has nearly 14 million followers.
The technological transition came just as Trump took the oath Friday, giving him a clean digital slate while preserving hundreds of tweets and posts made during President Barack Obama’s tenure.
The White House’s Twitter and Facebook accounts were quickly scrubbed and rebranded. It’s the first time social media accounts have been a part of the transition.
Tweets generated during the Obama administration have been archived and moved to separate accounts marked with “44” or “Obama” in the name.
The same goes for White House accounts on Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.
