(CNN Business) After four years of using social media platforms to bypass traditional media and spread his message directly to millions of people, President Donald Trump is now losing his digital bully pulpit. In recent months, Trump and his allies have leveraged social media to share baseless claims of election fraud to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the election. "[Social media platforms] tiptoed around the issue for years. These figures frequently made headlines through outlandish comments before having their access to major social media revoked. However, Holt said that Trump, thrives on creating conflict and controversy through social media.

Source: CNN January 08, 2021 18:22 UTC