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Twitter Should Drop Trump Already

Twitter Should Drop Trump Already

FromThe Gist


Twitter Should Drop Trump Already

FromThe Gist

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Jul 10, 2017
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Podcast episode

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The jobs report has been good, the U.S. isn’t in a shooting war, and the economy is booming. So why is Trump still in the high 30s in terms of popularity? Political scientist Seth Masket says it’s because of Trump’s abrasive presence on Twitter. Masket recently made the case for why it’s in everyone’s best interest for the president and the social media giant to part ways in the Pacific Standard.   In the Spiel, Kellyanne Conway, the gift that keeps on giving.Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at Slate.com/gistplus.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 10, 2017
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