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Trump likes to use social media because, (Original Post) shockey80 Dec 2017 OP
Because it is a favorite hangout of anti-social assholes... Wounded Bear Dec 2017 #1
Because he likes instant gratification like a little kid Freethinker65 Dec 2017 #2
because he thinks what he says matters samnsara Dec 2017 #3
Because @jack will allow anything Trump says to be broadcast. GeorgeGist Dec 2017 #4
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Freethinker65

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2. Because he likes instant gratification like a little kid
Sun Dec 31, 2017, 01:11 PM
Dec 2017

Getting “likes” and retweets strokes his ego.

His handlers know social media was one key to his Presidential win, so no reason for him to stop. His base loves it.

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