Trump, 79, Gears Up to Honor Fallen Heroes by Relentlessly Rage-Posting
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- On Memorial Day, President Donald Trump posted 15 times on Truth Social, including rants against Democrats, Republicans he criticizes, and sharing an expletive-filled meme about Iran before visiting Arlington National Cemetery.
- Trump accused various politicians, including Senators Thom Tillis and Bill Cassidy and Congressman Thomas Massie, of disloyalty and poor leadership in a lengthy post attacking "Dumocrats, RINOS, and Fools."
- Despite the holiday, Trump disparaged half the country, criticizing Democrats for disrespecting the military while also giving them a backhanded compliment about their policy and candidates.
- He praised a Fox News guest, reposted supportive content from pro-Trump accounts, and compared his Iran negotiation tactics favorably against former Presidents Obama and Biden.
- Trump's Truth Social activity has increased in frequency and erratic tone, with data showing 83% of April days included at least one late-night post, reflecting a pattern of intense holiday weekend rage-posting.