Trump Blitzes Late Night with Over 160 Posts

Donald Trump was seen on the phone in the McLaren garage ahead of the Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome on May 5, 2024. Credit Clive MasonGetty Images

On Monday evening, President Donald Trump spent five hours on Truth Social, making over 160 posts between 7 p.m. and midnight. His activity included sharing far-right conspiracy theories, AI-generated videos, and launching attacks on political opponents.

Amid posts promoting calls to Defend the homeland and Join ICE today, Trump emphasized his immigration policies and his directive to nullify all of President Joe Bidens Executive Orders signed via autopen. He also circulated claims from far-right sources, such as a clip of Info Wars founder Alex Jones interviewing Patrick Byrne, who falsely alleged that former first lady Michelle Obama used the autopen for multiple pardons.

Another post highlighted a Fox News interview with former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, asserting she possesses more than 100 documents claiming former President Barack Obama instructed intelligence officials to produce a new analysis of the Russiagate hoax. Obamas office has denied these allegations.

Many posts were reshared with and without commentary, targeting political rivals such as California Governor Gavin Newsom, Democratic 2028 presidential contender, and Senator Mark Kelly, currently under a Department of Defense investigation. One post questioned whether Representative Ilhan Omar should be deported. Trumps immigration-related posts were extensive, including a video describing foreign nationals as invaders imposing cultural restrictions, and several focused on Somali immigrants amid heightened negative attention from the White House following a recent shooting incident unrelated to that community.

Some content included AI-generated videos, like one showing Elon Musk discussing the Somali community in Minnesota and alleged fraud claims. Many posts reiterated praise from Trump supporters for his performance in the Oval Office. This surge echoed his first term, which featured over 11,000 tweets attacking opponents, media, and topics such as Russia and impeachment inquiries.

Mondays posting spree did not break Trumps personal record for social media activity in a single day, previously set in June 2020 during nationwide protests, when he made 200 tweets and retweets. Another high point came during his Senate impeachment trial, with 142 posts.

Even before his presidency, Trump frequently shared his thoughts publicly, setting a record of 161 posts in January 2015. Despite the late-night session, he resumed posting early the next morning, with a 5:48 a.m. post declaring: TRUTH SOCIAL IS THE BEST! There is nothing even close!

Author: Sophia Brooks