Trump White House rolls out social media account to hold ‘fake news accountable’
The White House unveiled a new social media account on Monday afternoon, with the aim of holding “fake news accountable.” The newly formed Rapid Response 47 account, which is the official account of the Trump 47 White House, posted its first message welcoming followers to support President Donald J. Trump’s America First agenda and to hold the Fake News accountable for their lies.
President Trump’s contentious relationship with the media has been a focal point throughout his time in office, with his first administration often labeling certain news outlets as “fake news” for their coverage. This trend continued during his 2024 campaign, with the President frequently clashing with reporters over what he perceived as biased or false reporting.
A senior GOP strategist praised the launch of the new Rapid Response account, stating that it is “bad news for the fake news media.” The strategist highlighted the effectiveness of the Trump administration’s pushback against what they deemed as false narratives and the importance of amplifying the facts.
The new account, Rapid Response 47, marks a shift from the previous Rapid Response X account, which focused on breaking news and updates rather than directly challenging media narratives. The emphasis of the new account is on holding the media accountable for what the administration sees as lies or misinformation.
The launch of the Rapid Response 47 account comes just one week after Donald Trump was sworn in as the United States’ 47th president. The timing of the account’s debut aligns with the administration’s commitment to combatting what they view as fake news and promoting their America First agenda.
In conclusion, the introduction of the Rapid Response 47 account signifies a continued effort by the Trump administration to challenge media narratives and promote their version of the truth. The account’s focus on holding the media accountable for what they perceive as lies or misinformation sets the tone for the administration’s communication strategy moving forward.
