Trump Joins Video Livestream in Latest Appeal to Young Voters

Published on August 6, 2024

Former President Donald Trump drew a large online audience Aug. 5 during a 90-minute interview with a young influencer, as part of the former president’s latest efforts to reach and connect with voters in their 20s and 30s. Trump, who spoke with 23-year-old Aidn Ross via the Kick platform, said this was the first time he had appeared via an influencer’s video livestream. The former president said such programming represents a “new wave” of communication. The impact of once-popular TV shows seems to be waning, he said. Taking part in a time-honored program such as CBS’ “60 Minutes” would probably draw little notice nowadays, while appearances with nontraditional interviewers seem to make a bigger splash, Trump said....

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