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Trump, 79, opened the day with a rambling Truth Social post praising Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate win, then attacked Paxton’s opponent James Talarico, branding him Alfred E. Neuman and accusing him of issues from open borders to being weak on crime, while also firing at Democrats like Jasmine Crockett in the high-stakes Texas race.
Trump floated that the Atomic Energy Commission could oversee destroying Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as part of efforts to end the war, but the AEC was dissolved in 1975, prompting questions about the feasibility and intent of his proposal; observers speculated he may have meant the IAEA or another body, and the White House did not immediately comment.
Trump demanded action on Iran’s so‑called “nuclear dust” from the Atomic Energy Commission, a body that ceased to exist in 1975, revealing a stark gap in his understanding of who handles U.S. atomic policy as U.S. strikes press on and Iran’s responses test fragile peace talks under international safeguards led by the IAEA.
President Donald Trump, 79, spent Memorial Day morning posting repeatedly on Truth Social—raging at Democrats and other critics, sharing memes, and praising Fox News—before heading to Arlington National Cemetery to honor fallen service members; his ongoing nocturnal posting pattern has drawn scrutiny of his health and judgment.
Donald Trump did not attend his son’s Bahamas wedding, instead spending the day posting a flurry of updates on Truth Social—from a Dow Jones “chart” claim and AI-style imagery to jabs at Ro Khanna, Iran-related notes, a DC fountain feature, Hulk Hogan nostalgia, and other topics—turning a family event into a long online thread.
Trump claimed Colbert had ‘no ratings’ even as Colbert’s Late Show farewell drew about 6.74 million viewers—the show's strongest in years—well above recent averages; the piece notes Trump amplified the dispute with an AI-generated clip of Colbert being dumped in a dumpster, illustrating how his online strategy leans on imagery over data.
Donald Trump blasted retiring Sen. Thom Tillis on Truth Social, calling him a quitter and accusing him of 'screwing the GOP' as tensions over Trump’s influence in the party intensify; Tillis, who’s not seeking reelection, told Politico he’s worried about Trump’s legacy and faulted advisers like Pete Hegseth, underscoring concerns about the president’s direction ahead of the 2026 midterms.
President Donald Trump celebrated Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show on CBS with a Truth Social post calling Colbert 'finished' and a 'dead person,' while Colbert’s finale largely avoided Trump jokes. CBS cited financial reasons for ending the show and denied it was to curry favor with Trump, noting the timing coincided with Paramount’s FCC approval process for its Skydance deal.
President Trump publicly attacked Stephen Colbert, calling him a 'total jerk' and saying Colbert is 'finally finished' after CBS canceled The Late Show; Colbert’s farewell featured a star‑studded set with Bruce Springsteen and Paul McCartney as he steered away from politics, marking the end of his 11‑season run while Trump had publicly criticized him in the months leading up to the finale.
After Tuesday’s primaries produced wins or advances for several candidates backed by Donald Trump, he posted 13 Truth Social graphics within about two minutes early Wednesday, each showing an endorsed candidate next to Trump with a banner reading 'Endorsed by President Trump.' The posts covered races in Georgia, Oregon, Idaho, Kentucky and Alabama, including Kentucky’s Ed Gallrein defeating incumbent Thomas Massie in a high-profile race with heavy ad spending. The White House says the posts are directly from Trump, with aides assisting, underscoring his continued influence over GOP primaries even as November results remain uncertain.
Stephen Colbert mocked Donald Trump’s 55-plus posts in a three-hour Truth Social midnight spree, joking about when the president sleeps and airing a clip of him dozing in the Oval Office, while noting Trump’s frequent use of AI-generated imagery of himself.
President Trump posted more than 50 times in a three-hour late-night spree on Truth Social, attacking Barack Obama and other political figures, circulating doctored images, and urging prosecutions of rivals while criticizing the media, all as living-cost pressures tied to the US–Israel war with Iran rise and ahead of a high-stakes trip to China.
Ahead of a critical visit to China, Donald Trump spent hours on Truth Social railing against Democrats and promoting a costly Reflecting Pool renovation, claiming patriots urged it; The New York Times reported the Interior Department doubled the project’s price to nearly $14 million under a no-bid contract, raising questions about urgency versus proper bidding as Trump touts an aesthetic overhaul of Washington.
President Donald Trump reposted a Truth Social entry that called for Barack Obama’s arrest, accusing the former president of treason without evidence, as part of a flurry of late-night posts railing against opponents.
Experts say Trump’s overnight Truth Social posting binge — over 50 posts between 10:14 p.m. and 11:28 p.m. — appears designed to grab attention, steer the news cycle, and project authority, aided by the platform’s echo chamber and late‑night cognitive shifts that can amplify thoughts and reward engagement.