IVAN MORENO, Associated Press
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Donald Trump’s tweets, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Facebook Live events and a video used by North Dakota’s new Governor illustrate how politicians are using social media platforms to announce or react to events in a controlled setting and bypass any questions from media.
North Dakota’s new Governor Doug Burgum delivered his first extensive remarks on the contentious Dakota Access oil pipeline in a Facebook video that spared him having to answer questions from reporters.
The setup Thursday allowed Burgum to convey his thoughts unfiltered and unchallenged by the press.
It’s a strategy that’s been used by more tech-savvy states and becoming increasingly popular among new-to-politics officeholders. President-elect Donald Trump has needed only Twitter to share his thoughts widely.
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