How (And Why) Donald Trump Tweets

Nerdwriter1

31 Dec 201606:46

Summary

TLDRThe video script explores Donald Trump's unique use of language, particularly on Twitter, during his tenure as president-elect. It discusses how 69% of his tweets from a personal Android phone convey personal thoughts and reactions, often emotionally charged. Trump's tweets are likened to speech, using punctuation to frame content and evoke emotions, similar to text messaging. The video ponders the implications of the world's most powerful person using social media to craft identity and communicate, potentially impacting global affairs.

Takeaways

📱 'Of the 221 tweets by Trump as president-elect, 69% were from his personal Android phone, suggesting a more personal touch in those messages.'
📊 'Only 27% of Trump's tweets came from an iPhone, which are speculated to be written by his staff, focusing on announcements and formal communications.'
🔍 'The remaining 4% of tweets were from the Twitter web client, indicating a small portion of messages that might be typed in by staff or Trump himself.'
🗣️ 'Trump's tweets are characterized by emotionally charged language, with 87% being either positive or negative in tone.'
❗ 'The use of exclamations and short phrases at the end of tweets serves to frame the emotional response, mimicking speech patterns rather than traditional writing.'
🤔 'The script suggests that Trump's tweets are not just for conveying information but are also a tool for crafting his identity and reinforcing his beliefs.'
🌐 'The global impact of Trump's tweets is highlighted, noting that even offhand messages can have significant repercussions.'
🤝 'The script compares Trump's tweeting style to that of an average social media user, focusing on personal expression rather than official communication.'
📈 'The analysis predicts an increase in the study and discussion of Trump's social media behavior, especially considering his position as the most powerful person in the world.'
🎥 'The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe for more content, indicating the creator's plans for future episodes and topics.'

Q & A

How many days has it been since Donald Trump was elected president according to the script?
-It has been exactly one year since Donald Trump was elected president.
What percentage of Trump's tweets as president-elect come from an Android phone?
-69 percent of Trump's tweets as president-elect come from an Android phone.
What percentage of Trump's tweets as president-elect come from an iPhone?
-27 percent of Trump's tweets as president-elect come from an iPhone.
What percentage of Trump's tweets as president-elect are believed to be written by his staff?
-It is surmised that 27 percent of Trump's tweets, which come from an iPhone, are likely written by his staff.
What is a characteristic feature of Trump's personal tweets from his Samsung phone?
-Trump's personal tweets from his Samsung phone do not share links.
How does Trump emotionally frame his tweets?
-Trump emotionally frames his tweets by using emotionally charged language, with 87% of his tweets being either negative or positive in tone.
What is the significance of the one or two-word exclamations Trump often uses at the end of his tweets?
-The one or two-word exclamations at the end of Trump's tweets serve as powerful framing devices that convey emotional content and make his tweets more speech-like.
What does the script suggest about the purpose of Trump's tweeting behavior?
-The script suggests that Trump's tweeting behavior is not primarily about conveying information but rather about crafting his identity and reinforcing his beliefs.
How does the script compare Trump's Twitter usage to that of other politicians?
-The script suggests that Trump's Twitter usage resembles that of an average social media user rather than a traditional politician, focusing more on personal expression and identity crafting.
What is the potential global impact of Trump's tweets as highlighted in the script?
-The script highlights that even Trump's seemingly casual tweets can have significant global impact due to his position as the most powerful person in the world.
What is the script's perspective on the public's reaction to Trump's tweets?
-The script posits that the public's strong reactions to Trump's tweets are a natural response in the age of social media, where such behavior is common but is unprecedented coming from a world leader.

Outlines

00:00

📱 Trump's Twitter Language and Communication Style

This paragraph discusses how Donald Trump's language and communication style, particularly on Twitter, have contributed to his success. It highlights that Trump's tweets are mostly personal thoughts or reactions, with a majority being emotionally charged, either positive or negative. The analysis suggests that Trump's tweets from his personal Samsung phone are distinct from those likely written by his staff on an iPhone, which are more formal and link-sharing. The paragraph also touches on Trump's use of punctuation to emotionally frame his tweets, making them more like speech than traditional writing. It concludes by pondering the implications of Trump's personal and emotionally driven communication style now that he is in a position of significant global influence.

05:02

🌐 The Impact of Trump's Social Media Usage

The second paragraph delves into the implications of Trump's social media behavior, especially the personal nature of his negative tweets and the self-congratulatory tone of his positive ones. It suggests that Trump's tweets are less about conveying information and more about crafting his identity and reinforcing his beliefs, much like ordinary social media users. The paragraph also reflects on the novelty of having such personalized communication from a world leader and the potential global impact of his words. The speaker expresses excitement about future content, including more 'nerdwriter' episodes, and thanks the sponsor, Crunchyroll, for their support. The paragraph ends with a recommendation for the anime 'Attack on Titan' and an invitation for viewers to subscribe for more content in the coming year.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Language Manipulation

Language manipulation refers to the strategic use of language to influence the thoughts, feelings, or actions of others. In the video, it is discussed in the context of how Donald Trump uses language to sell a feeling and emotionally frame his messages. This is evident in his tweets, where he uses emotionally charged words to convey his reactions, as seen in the script where it mentions 'Trump is really, really good at emotionally framing his tweets.'

💡Twitter

Twitter is a social media platform where users can post and interact with messages known as 'tweets.' The video script highlights Trump's use of Twitter as a primary means of public communication, noting that his tweets come from different sources, which may indicate different authors. The script states, 'these days the language that Trump puts on the public record comes largely from writing specifically from writing on Twitter.'

💡Android Phone

An Android phone is a mobile device that runs on the Android operating system. The script suggests that a significant portion of Trump's tweets, which are thought to be personally written, come from an Android phone, specifically his Samsung Galaxy. This is used to differentiate between tweets that may be written by Trump himself versus those written by his staff, as mentioned in 'of the 221, 153 or 69 percent come from an Android phone, Trump's personal Samsung Galaxy.'

💡iPhone

An iPhone is a smartphone designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The video script speculates that tweets sent from an iPhone are likely not written by Trump himself but by his staff, as indicated by '59 or 27 percent come from an iPhone and 9 or 4% come from the Twitter web client.' This distinction helps in analyzing the authenticity and source of Trump's messages on Twitter.

💡Emotional Framing

Emotional framing is the use of emotional language to shape the interpretation of a message. The video discusses how Trump is adept at using emotionally charged language in his tweets to elicit specific reactions from his audience. The script notes that '87% of them are negative or positive in tone,' demonstrating Trump's skill in emotional framing to convey his stance clearly.

💡Exclamations

Exclamations are a form of punctuation used to express strong feelings or to emphasize a point. The video points out Trump's frequent use of exclamations in his tweets to add an emotional layer and to make his messages more speech-like. The script mentions, 'fifty-one of his 153 personal tweets end with exclamations,' showing how he leverages this punctuation to enhance the impact of his tweets.

💡Personal Identity

Personal identity refers to the individual characteristics that define a person. The video suggests that Trump's tweets are a means of crafting and reinforcing his personal identity, rather than just conveying information. The script states, 'these people don't tweet or post because they're trying to relay relevant information they do it to carefully craft their own identities,' which applies to Trump's use of Twitter as well.

💡Media and Public Perception

Media and public perception are the ways in which information is interpreted and understood by the public through media channels. The video discusses how Trump's tweets are perceived and the impact they have on public opinion. The script reflects on this when it says, 'the media and the public act like Trump's tweets contained messages that were meant to receive,' highlighting the role of interpretation in shaping public perception.

💡Global Impact

Global impact refers to the worldwide effects or influence of an action or event. The video considers the potential consequences of Trump's tweets, given his position as the President of the United States. The script raises this point by asking, 'how it will fall out when you hold a position where even your words desperately tweeted into the void have global impact,' emphasizing the significance of his communication on an international scale.

💡Social Media Behavior

Social media behavior encompasses the patterns and practices people exhibit on social networking services. The video draws a parallel between Trump's tweeting habits and common social media behaviors, suggesting that his use of Twitter mirrors that of regular users. The script illustrates this by saying, 'Trump resembles the rest of us he resembles that person you know on Facebook who is posting all the time,' indicating a normalization of his behavior in the context of social media.

Highlights

Donald Trump's language use in speeches is unique and contributes to his success.

Trump's tweets are a significant source of his public communication as president-elect.

69% of Trump's tweets come from his personal Samsung Galaxy (Android), suggesting they are likely written by him.

27% of tweets come from an iPhone, likely written by staff, focusing on announcements and formal messages.

4% of tweets come from the Twitter web client, possibly staff-written as well.

Trump's tweets are emotionally charged, with 87% being either positive or negative in tone.

Trump uses punctuation effectively to convey emotions, similar to speech patterns.

Trump's tweets aim to elicit an immediate emotional response from readers.

The use of exclamations in tweets serves as a powerful framing device.

Trump's tweets are more like speech than writing, reflecting a key insight into social media communication.

Trump's Twitter behavior is more relatable to the general public than to other politicians.

Trump's tweets serve to craft his identity and reinforce his beliefs, rather than just relay information.

The impact of Trump's tweets as president-elect is significant due to their global reach.

The public's reaction to Trump's tweets is strong due to the familiarity with social media behavior.

The nature of Trump's tweets will be a subject of ongoing analysis and discussion.

Nerdwriter plans to produce more episodes in 2017, aiming to create unique content.

Crunchyroll is sponsoring the episode, offering a platform for anime shows.

Attack on Titan is recommended as a must-watch show on Crunchyroll.