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Trump Administration Joins Bluesky Amid Controversy and Declining Engagement

10/19/2025

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The Trump administration launched its Bluesky account and posted a video montage of its "greatest hits."
The White House's post included clips of Donald Trump and memes targeting Democrats.
Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) joined Bluesky and criticized the government shutdown.
Some Bluesky users reacted negatively, while Bluesky reminded users that glorifying violence violates its guidelines and engagement has declined since the 2024 election.

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Story summary

The Trump administration launched its Bluesky account and posted a video montage of its "greatest hits."
The White House's post included clips of Donald Trump and memes targeting Democrats.
Health and Human Services (HHS) and Homeland Security (DHS) joined Bluesky and criticized the government shutdown.
Some Bluesky users reacted negatively, while Bluesky reminded users that glorifying violence violates its guidelines and engagement has declined since the 2024 election.