This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia, which closed in 2021.

Donald Trump Now Says He Doesn't Like Tweeting

Really?!?
SNL

Donald Trump now claims that he doesn’t actually enjoy using Twitter.

He could have fooled us.

The president-elect has posted more than 34,300 tweets since joining the service in March 2009 ― a rough average of 11+ tweets per day. He’s repeatedly used the platform to antagonize opponents, blast celebrities and take aim at anyone who’s ever criticized him.

But in an interview with “Fox & Friends” host Ainsley Earhardt, which is set to air Wednesday, Trump claimed he didn’t really like using the micro-blogging service at all.

Watch a preview segment from the interview here:

Trump’s 20 million followers shouldn’t expect him to put down his smartphone anytime soon.

“Look, I don’t like tweeting, I have other things I could be doing,” he said. “But I get very dishonest media, very dishonest press. And it’s my only way that I can counteract.”

“Now if the press were honest, which it’s not, I would absolutely not use Twitter,” Trump added. “I wouldn’t have to.”

Close
This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Australia. Certain site features have been disabled. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.