DOJ Challenging Ruling That President Can't Block Critics On Twitter

The transcript discusses a legal case involving President Trump's Twitter account, which was deemed a public forum by the US Circuit Court of Appeals. The Justice Department requested a rehearing, arguing the account is personal. The court's ruling was based on the account's use for official business, while the DOJ contends it will remain personal post-presidency.

What was the main legal issue regarding President Trump's Twitter account?

• He was accused of using Twitter for personal gain.

• He was accused of violating the First Amendment by blocking critics.

• He was accused of spreading false information.

• He was accused of hacking other accounts.

Why did the appeals court consider the @RealDonaldTrump account a public forum?

• Because it had a large number of followers.

• Because it was used for personal communication.

• Because it was sometimes controlled by government officials.

• Because it was a private account.

What type of statements did President Trump often make using his Twitter account?

• Sports commentary.

• Weather updates.

• Policy statements and official announcements.

• Personal opinions on movies.

What was the Justice Department's stance on the nature of the @RealDonaldTrump account?

• It was a public forum.

• It was a media account.

• It was the president's personal account.

• It was a government-controlled account.

How did the DOJ describe the appeals court's ruling?

• As fundamentally correct.

• As fundamentally misconceived.

• As partially correct.

• As irrelevant.