ABSTRACT

This Research explores the intricate relationship between social media, fake news, and their impact on voting behavior, focusing on the context of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Elections. The powerful influence of social media networks, especially platforms like Facebook and Twitter, in shaping voting behavior and the spreading of fake news has become an important part of democratic participation. However, the spread of misinformation through different social media channels has raised concerns about its potential impact on public opinion and voting behavior during the elections. The Research explores the challenges of detecting and addressing fake news on social media and recommends some models and tools to educate us not to be affected by fake news during the elections, emphasizing the need for media literacy education and strategic utilization by politicians. It evaluates the changing landscape of political communication and mobilization, highlighting the significant role played by social media in making political events widely known and raising awareness among users, And how there is impact of social media on political campaigns, parties, and discourse. An important aspect to consider in the research is the examination of former President Donald Trump's use of Twitter (X) during the 2020 elections and subsequent period.