If you’ve been keeping an eye on Donald Trump’s Twitter lately—or just checking in to see if he’s dubbed one of his sons the Supreme Vice-President (it would totally be Don Jr.)—you may have noticed a marked shift in the tone of his tweets. Gone are the all-caps rants and exclamation points; instead, we’re seeing a more subdued, even gracious, approach.
It didn’t take long for everyone to suspect that the tweets weren’t coming from Trump himself, and as it turns out, they were correct. The New York Times has confirmed that Trump’s campaign staff has taken over his Twitter account, preventing the candidate from tweeting in the final hours leading up to election day.
Yes, much like when you’ve had to confiscate your teen’s phone after they were caught texting during class, Trump’s staff has drawn a firm line with the Republican nominee. As any parent knows, sometimes you have to enforce consequences when your child has embarrassed the family one too many times, and in this case, Trump has lost a privilege.
Historically, Trump has used his Twitter account to criticize opponents and share conspiracy theories, often referring to himself in the third person. This makes the contrast between his usual tweets and his recent ones all the more glaring. Here’s a glimpse at some classic Trump tweets:
Imagine the frustration for Trump, as he now has to bottle up all those words and insults. He might need to find a new hobby to keep himself busy while he’s cut off from Twitter—perhaps diving into crossword puzzles or, knowing him, firing some staffers. One can only guess at the tweets he longs to send instead of the tame messages crafted by his team.
Trump: “Hope! Jot this down: ‘I love Pennsylvania! Especially the wonderful city of Intercourse. One of my faves!’ Then throw in a winky face and a MAGA hashtag.”
Tweet:
Trump: “Hope! Get this out there: ‘No wonder I’m neck-and-neck with CROOKED HILLARY — that’s in all caps, Hope — in North Carolina. They can’t even decide which bathroom to use!’ Hashtag Trump/Pence 2016.”
Tweet:
Trump: “Hope! Where’s Hope? Whatever — Jared! Get on the internet and tweet this: ‘Heard they’re allowing Hispanics to vote after polls closed in Nevada. RIGGED! Won’t buy their failing taco bowls.’ There. That’ll show ‘em.”
Tweet:
Trump: “Hope! Tweet this! ‘Mail-in ballots in Colorado are a joke. If one of my supporters set fire to a polling station (which would be terrible), think about the fallout! Hashtag Supreme Court, Hashtag JustYouWait.’”
Tweet:
Trump: “Someone write this down, tweet it, then burn the paper: ‘Minnesota overrun by Somali refugees. Encourage the few remaining white folks in the state to come to my rally. Hashtag BuildAWall, Hashtag BuildItAroundWholeUSA, Hashtag MakeWhitePeopleDoor.’”
Poor guy. He’s just biding his time, waiting for midnight on Tuesday when he can reclaim control of his social media and unleash the floodgates!
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Summary
Trump’s Twitter was taken over by his campaign staff in the final days before the election, leading to a notable shift in tone from his usual fiery tweets to more subdued messages. This change was reminiscent of parents taking control of their teenager’s phone after misbehavior. The article humorously speculates about the tweets Trump might have wanted to send during this period of restraint.