Here's how to tell when Donald Trump really writes his own tweets

Donald Trump's Twitter activity appears to suggest that the account is being managed from multiple devices –– and possibly, by multiple people.
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Donald Trump typically uses Twitter like the rest of us — to shout rarely-thought-through opinions into the void. Unfortunately for Trump, that is not exactly the best strategy for someone running for president of the United States.

Former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown (R) told BuzzFeed yesterday that he has advised Trump to be "more disciplined" on Twitter. But if you're down for a good conspiracy, it appears that someone is simply writing Trump's "good" tweets for him now:

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.