He, however, defended his aggressive use of the micro-blogging site as an alternative to the mainstream US media that spread “hate and false information” about him.
He had tweeted: “My use of social media is not Presidential – it’s MODERN DAY PRESIDENTIAL. Make America Great Again!”
“I am thinking about changing the name #FakeNews CNN to #FraudNewsCNN!
“The FAKE & FRAUDULENT NEWS MEDIA is working hard to convince Republicans and others I should not use social media – but remember, I won the 2016 election with interviews, speeches and social media.
“I had to beat #FakeNews, and did. We will continue to WIN!”
Trump further posted on Twitter: “I am extremely pleased to see that @CNN has finally been exposed as #FakeNews and garbage journalism. It’s about time!” referring to an article that the global news channel retracted which claimed US lawmakers were investigating links between his administration and a Russian investment fund.

