[721] The loss of Trump's social media presence, including his 88.7 million Twitter followers, diminished his ability to shape events,[722][723] and prompted a dramatic decrease in the volume of misinformation shared on Twitter.[724] Trump's early attempts to re-establish a social media presence were unsuccessful.[725]  In February 2022, he launched social media platform Truth Social, where he only attracted a fraction of his earlier following.[726]
On November 19, 2022, Twitter owner Elon Musk reinstated Trump's account. Trump had said that he would stay on Truth Social.[727]

Relationship with the press
Further information: Presidency of Donald Trump § Relationship with the news media
Trump talking to the press, March 2017
Trump sought media attention throughout his career, sustaining a "love–hate" relationship with the press.[728] In the 2016 campaign, Trump benefited from a record amount of free media coverage, elevating his standing in the Republican primaries.[158] The New York Times writer Amy Chozick wrote in 2018 that Trump's media dominance enthralled the public and created "must-see TV."[729]
As a candidate and as president, Trump frequently accused the press of bias, calling it the "fake news media" and "the enemy of the people".