A campaign to change the digital etiquette of government officials is unfolding within the US President's administration. Susan Wiles, the White House Chief of Staff, has instructed officials to significantly reduce their presence on social media. This is reported by The New York Times citing informed sources.
Criticism for Public Disputes
The central figure in this story is US Vice President JD Vance. According to the publication, during working meetings he often gets distracted by his phone, actively interacting with users on online platforms. In particular, Vance responds to critics in the comments and engages in public disputes, which, in the opinion of the leadership, is unacceptable for his status.
Difference in Approaches
The situation is exacerbated by the contrast with the behavior of President Donald Trump. As the NYT notes, the head of state regularly publishes posts on his social network Truth Social, but does not spend time on public online discussions and squabbles with users.
New Rules of the Game
In this regard, Susan Wiles advised the Vice President, as well as other White House officials, to take a break or significantly reduce activity on social media. The goal of these recommendations is to focus attention on work tasks and preserve the image of the administration.