The U.S. State Department is deleting all posts on its X (formerly Twitter) accounts that were made before President Trump’s current term. This includes content from previous administrations, such as those of Presidents Biden and Obama, as well as from Trump’s first term. Unlike past transitions, the removed posts will not be archived publicly and will only be accessible through Freedom of Information Act requests.
A State Department spokesperson explained that the decision aims to reduce confusion about U.S. government policies and maintain a consistent message aligned with the current administration’s priorities. The spokesperson also described the X accounts as key tools for promoting the administration’s goals.
**Why this matters**
This action marks a departure from previous practices of preserving social media content during administration changes. It raises questions about public access to historical government communications and transparency. The move follows a broader trend of information removal from government websites under the current administration, including the recent unexpected removal of the CIA’s World Factbook from public access.
Source: NewsData