President Donald Trump’s use of Twitter drew criticism after he posted a GIF showing himself body-slamming and punching a figure whose head had been replaced with the CNN logo. The image came from a 2007 WWE appearance involving chairman Vince McMahon.

Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert defended the tweet on ABC’s *This Week*, saying it was not a threat and that Trump had a right to respond to criticism on cable news. Bossert praised the president’s use of social media to communicate with Americans. CNN contributor Ana Navarro criticized Bossert’s response and called the tweet an incitement to violence.

The controversy followed Trump’s attacks on *Morning Joe* hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, including a disparaging claim about Brzezinski’s appearance after a face-lift. Some Republicans also questioned his Twitter behavior. Senator Ben Sasse called the tweets beneath the dignity of the presidency, while Senator Lisa Murkowski asked whether Trump wanted to be remembered for his tweets or his accomplishments.

Trump defended his approach as “modern day presidential,” arguing that social media, along with interviews and speeches, had helped him win the 2016 election. He accused news organizations of trying to persuade lawmakers that he should stop using it. His provocative posts had attracted controversy throughout his campaign and presidency, despite campaign promises that he could act more presidential.

A separate note explains that Twitter users can add city or precise location information to tweets through the web or third-party applications and can delete their tweet location history.