The Trump administration is taking a bold step in its ongoing battle against misinformation with the launch of a new social media account, Rapid Response 47, Fox News reported.
This move is part of the administration's broader strategy to support President Donald Trump's America First agenda by challenging what it perceives as "fake news" disseminated by the media.
The unveiling of the Rapid Response 47 account comes one week after Trump's inauguration as the 47th president, highlighting his consistent effort to counter media narratives.
On a recent Monday afternoon, the Trump White House marked the commencement of its Rapid Response 47 account with a welcoming post aimed at laying out its purpose.
This post explicitly stated the account's goal: to back President Trump and to hold so-called "fake news" media accountable for what it regards as untruths.
The roots of these actions trace back to Trump's long-standing contentious rapport with various media outlets, dating from his previous terms and campaign trails.
Throughout his 2024 presidential run, Trump frequently accused media institutions of spreading misleading or incorrect information about his policies and actions.
This trend continued when, on Truth Social, he criticized the Washington Post for allegedly inaccurately reporting on his tariff policy.
The Trump administration's initiative with Rapid Response 47 is not unprecedented.
During his prior terms, there existed a social media account dedicated to delivering breaking news and updates rapidly, demonstrating a consistent approach to managing media perceptions.
With the debut of Rapid Response 47, the administration aims to extend its reach and influence over narratives by responding swiftly to reports and claims it disputes.
A senior GOP strategist highlighted the benefit of this strategy, stating it represents "good news" for American citizens while representing challenges for those accused of spreading "fake news."
This strategic communication objective underscores the administration's intention to foster a discourse aligning more closely with its America First rhetoric.
By promoting facts it believes are often overshadowed, the administration aspires to present a more accurate public portrayal. A senior GOP strategist cited President Trump's electoral win in 2024 as partly attributed to the "irreverent and swift" nature of the responses during his campaign.
