Donald Trump will leave a number of key issues that Joe Biden will have to face

The influence of social media platforms is one thing that will not go away from when the current president leaves office, writes Chris Stevenson

Joe Biden, right, will face a number of similar policy issues during his presidency as Donald Trump (AFP via Getty Images)

There have been a number of issues in recent times that have become mainstays of the news agenda. Brexit is one, Donald Trump is another. And Covid-19 and its impact is certainly on its way to that status.

When it comes to Trump and Brexit, the aftermath of both will be felt for a long time. With Brexit, the effects are obvious. The consequences of Trump's presidency is more to do with the broader questions it has raised.

I've written a piece discussing why the removal of Trump's personal Twitter account is not the attack of free speech the president is claiming it to be – but the issue of social media is one that will also be present during Joe Biden's stint in the White House.