File photo: Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump (Photo courtesy of PTI) The battle for the White House is intensifying by the day as the final battle on November 5 approaches. Donald Trump, who represents the red Republican Party, and Kamala Harris, who represents the Blue Democratic Party, are preparing for what is expected to be a close battle.
The United States is experiencing one of the closest elections in recent history, with battleground states like North Carolina serving as key battlegrounds. Both candidates are doing everything they can to appeal to voters in these important regions. Its tactics are relentless, from flashy TV ad campaigns to sharp personal statements.
In his latest attempt to court voters, Donald Trump has turned to social media platform X to connect directly with the people of North Carolina. In a post aimed at energizing the electorate, Trump urged residents to prepare to vote early or go to the polls on Election Day, Nov. 5.
However, it wasn’t just the content of the post that caught our attention, but the automation behind it. People who like this post will receive a personalized automated response from President Trump’s official account.
President Trump’s post urged North Carolinians to “get ready to vote” and provided a reminder of the election as the clock ticked down. “Like this post to receive important election reminders in North Carolina! Whether you vote early or in person on Election Day, make a plan and make sure you vote,” the post read. I got it.
Many users who liked the post received an automated but personalized response from Trump himself.
The tactic caught the attention of social media users, with many tagging friends and family to join in the conversation. Some enjoyed the novelty of receiving responses directly from the former president’s official account. Satirical accounts also joined in, driving further engagement.