Joe Biden’s presidency coincided with critical decisions around digital platform regulation, content moderation, and free speech debates that shaped the modern political media landscape.

Senate Career and Early Digital Presence

1973-2009 Biden served in the U.S. Senate during the early development of internet policy, including involvement in telecommunications legislation that would later impact digital platforms.

2009-2017 As Vice President under Obama, participated in the administration’s early social media adoption and digital governance initiatives.

Presidential Campaign and Platform Strategy

2019-2021 Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign utilized digital platforms extensively, though with less emphasis on direct social media engagement compared to his predecessor. The campaign focused on traditional media amplified through digital channels.

Presidential Digital Policy

2021-Present Biden’s presidency has addressed major digital platform challenges including content moderation, misinformation, and antitrust concerns.

Digital Political Impact

Biden’s influence on digital politics includes:

• Pursuing TikTok regulation and potential forced sale or ban
• Addressing content moderation policies during COVID-19 and election periods
• Supporting antitrust investigations into major tech platforms
• Navigating free speech debates around platform content policies
• Managing government communications across traditional and digital media

Content Strategy

• Presidential communications primarily through official channels
• Limited direct social media engagement compared to predecessors
• Focus on traditional media appearances amplified digitally

Biden’s presidency represents a shift toward more traditional communication approaches while grappling with the regulatory challenges posed by digital platforms and their role in democratic discourse.