RE: Twitter Users Vs. Trump

              On July 24^th, 2017, Emily DiMego published her blog Twitter Users Vs. Trump. Emily contemplates Trump’s use of Twitter as a public forum, and his actions through his social media use. She believes that Trump doesn’t have the right to block Twitter users, and that it is a violation of the First Amendment by doing so seeing as it was his choice to use and continue to tweet on his personal Twitter account.

              Seeing as this is America’s first time seeing this active of a social media typhoon as our President, it is safe to say it took America by surprise when Trump continued his controversial and opinioned tirades on Twitter during his campaign and after his inauguration. I agree with Emily in that Trump should not have the ability to block people from his Twitter account seeing as he made this his primary mode of communication with the public. The people that Trump is blocking on Twitter are the people who are openly engaging in heated arguments, or opposing his opinions. It is childish of the leader of our country to not let people speak their minds, and not acknowledge differing opinions.

              Where I disagree with Emily is that blocking users is a violation of the First Amendment. Due to the First Amendment, Trump has the right to tweet what he wants, as do other Twitter users. However, I don’t believe First Amendment rights are being withheld from the blocked users as there are many ways to still view and access the President’s tweets despite being blocked. Henceforth, they can continue to engage and be involved in roundabout ways in lieu of being blocked.

              As the President of the United States, and an expert Tweeter, Trump should be able to handle backlash, and differing opinions that his tweets bring. Trump acknowledges and runs with being a controversial person, and thus should not expect everyone to agree with everything he says. Instead of blocking people for disagreeing with him, he should set an example and ignore the comments, or if he feels passionately, he should engage in a respectful discussion. America is a diverse, opinionated country, and if Trump cannot handle opposition or constructive criticism, should he really be in charge of this country?