As the final showdown of November 5 approaches, the race to the White House is intensifying with every passing day. Donald Trump, representing the Republican red, and Kamala Harris, standing in the Democratic blue, are preparing for what promises to be a tight contest.
With America witnessing one of the most closely fought elections in recent history, swing states like North Carolina have become pivotal battlegrounds.Both candidates are pulling out all the stops to win over voters in these critical regions. From high-octane TV ad campaigns to trading sharp personal remarks, the tactics have been relentless.
In his latest bid to court voters, Donald Trump turned to the social media platform X to connect directly to the people of North Carolina. In a post aimed at energising his voter base, Trump urged residents to prepare for early voting or showing up on Election Day, November 5.
However, it wasn’t just the content of the post that grabbed attention—it was the automation behind it. Anyone who likes the post receives a personalised, automated response from Trump’s official account.
Trump’s post urged North Carolinians to “get ready to vote,” offering them election reminders as the clock ticks down. “LIKE this post to get IMPORTANT election reminders in North Carolina. Whether you vote early or in-person on Election Day — have a plan and make sure you VOTE!” the post read.

Many users who liked the post received automated, but personalised responses from Trump himself.

The tactic has caught the attention of social media users, with many tagging friends and family members to get in on the interaction. Some enjoyed the novelty of receiving a direct response from the former president’s official account. Even satirical accounts joined in, fueling further engagement.