New York Times: “Twitter is not the only means that Mr. Trump uses to communicate directly with his target audiences. He is also an eager caller to Capitol Hill, much more so than either of his two most recent predecessors. The constant contact is one reason that the president continues to defy predictions and retain strong Republican support, despite his often divisive public comments and unpredictable policy positions.”
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