Trump became more politically potent and polling stronger after being banned from Twitter for three years, suggesting that efforts to de-platform him backfired rather than diminished his influence.
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“did Trump become more potent or less potent after he was banned by Twitter judging by how he's doing at the polls after um you know a three year ban and more potent [49:43]”
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What Happened to the Republican Party?: A Conversation with Bret Stephens (Episode #329)— Sam HarrisCreated: 8/12/2026, 9:43:35 PM
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