Political leaders may prefer communicating through social media because

A) the traditional media almost never educate or persuade members of the public.
B) federal law limits what they may say to journalists from the mainstream press but not what they may say on social media sites.
C) they can directly transmit unedited messages to their followers without having the content altered by the mainstream press.
D) social media are free,whereas the mainstream press often charge monetary fees for broadcasting messages.

Political leaders may prefer communicating through social media because they can directly transmit unedited messages to their followers without having the content altered by the mainstream press. This allows them to control the narrative and communicate their message exactly as they want it to be received without any potential bias or misinterpretation. Additionally, social media platforms often have a large and engaged audience, allowing them to reach a wider group of people than they may be able to through traditional media.