A president knows that a newspaper will fact-check a statement if he releases it to the newspaper. Consequently, he decides to post the statement on his Twitter account instead. This an example of a politician

A) benefiting from antitrust legislation.
B) deregulating laws regarding the Internet.
C) creating synergy.
D) bypassing traditional media outlets.

Bypassing

The act of avoiding or circumventing an obstacle or barrier, often used in the context of communication to describe misunderstandings that arise from the use of vague or ambiguous language.

Traditional Media

Forms of mass communication existing before the advent of digital media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television.

Antitrust

Laws and regulations designed to promote competition and prevent monopolies in the market.