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Donald Trump’s rhetorical style is straight out of middle school. He’s like an eighth-grade girl.

Trump Posts 2028 Memes Normalizing Unconstitutional Third Term

Donald Trump has escalated his persistent efforts to normalize a third presidential term by posting a series of AI-generated memes on Truth Social depicting himself with “Trump 2028” campaign imagery, including images of him wearing branded hats and smoking cigars. These posts represent Trump’s continued public messaging around a 2028 run despite the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibiting any person from being elected president more than twice.

Trump has repeatedly made statements suggesting he intends to run again, recently telling press that he would like to be “the next president,” and previously hinting at potential candidacies in 2026 or 2032. He has distributed “Trump 2028” campaign merchandise for months, embedding this messaging into his political brand while technically circumventing constitutional restrictions through ambiguous language about future office-holding.

The meme spree drew immediate criticism on social media, with journalist Harry Sisson characterizing Trump’s posting activity as “a mental health episode,” while the Trump Lie Tracker account described his behavior as that of an “immature bully.” Critics highlighted the disconnect between Trump’s actions and constitutional norms, with one commenter invoking historical comparison to underscore the severity of the messaging.

Trump’s normalization strategy extends beyond social media antics into judicial appointments, where a Trump-nominated judge recently refused to answer basic questions about presidential eligibility, signaling potential willingness within his administration to undermine constitutional term limits through the judiciary. This pattern connects to Trump’s broader history of making unsubstantiated claims about election integrity and testing constitutional boundaries.

The accumulation of these actions represents a systematic effort to desensitize the public to the prospect of unconstitutional continuity in office, leveraging memes and casual statements to erode the finality of constitutional term limits while maintaining plausible deniability about explicit intent to subvert the Constitution.



(Source: https://www.indy100.com/politics/trump/trump-memes-2028-presidency)

Trump Attacks Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Dismissal

President Trump attacked U.S. Attorney Jeannine Pirro on Saturday after she dismissed criminal charges against Olympic canoeist David Hearn, who had been accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump posted on Truth Social that he disagreed “100%” with Pirro’s decision, insisting the damage constituted “pure case of VANDALISM” and sharing videos claiming to show deliberate destruction with knives and box cutters.

Pirro’s office dropped the case Friday, filing court documents stating that damage to the Reflecting Pool resulted from “flawed installation” by contractor Atlantic Industrial Coatings rather than intentional destruction. The dismissal revealed that new information emerged after Hearn was indicted on a felony count of destruction of government property, indicating the contractor rushed completion ahead of America 250 Independence Day events in 2026.

The Washington Post had previously reported that experts determined the pool lining peeled away due to incorrect installation, not vandalism. Pirro acknowledged in court filings that the government’s original theory of the case was undermined by documentation the Department of Interior provided only after the indictment was returned, contradicting Trump’s characterization of the incident.

CNN legal analyst Elie Honig characterized the dismissal as “a true embarrassment” for Pirro, stating that prosecutors bear responsibility for obtaining relevant information before charging rather than “charge first and then figure it out.” Trump’s public attack on his own appointed U.S. Attorney demonstrates his willingness to undermine prosecutors when outcomes displease him, consistent with his pattern of defying judicial authority and pressuring officials to align with his preferences.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-lashes-out-at-jeannine-pirro-over-reflecting-pool-case-disagree-100/)

Trump Admin Subpoenas NY Times Reporter Over North Korea Story

The Trump administration subpoenaed freelance New York Times reporter Matthew Cole over his reporting on a failed classified military operation in North Korea, according to the Times. Federal Bureau of Investigation agents delivered the subpoena to Cole’s New York home on behalf of prosecutors in Virginia, demanding two years of his contacts and sources. Cole’s attorney, David A. O’Neil, stated the reporter will defend press freedom and the First Amendment against what he characterized as the administration’s direct attacks on journalists.

This subpoena follows the administration’s earlier assault on Times journalists covering Air Force One security vulnerabilities. Prosecutors initially subpoenaed four Times reporters, including Julian E. Barnes, Eric Lipton, and Eric Schmitt, and sought phone records for the journalists and their relatives. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian questioned whether prosecutors followed legal standards for journalist subpoenas, and the Department of Justice ultimately withdrew those subpoenas under judicial pressure.

Trump claimed the subpoenas targeted “leakers” rather than journalists, stating he did not know “what’s appropriate and what’s not” regarding such legal actions. He framed the pursuit as necessary for national security, saying the administration must compel journalists to identify their sources to find people he described as “cowards,” “unpatriotic,” and “treasonous.” This language demonstrates the administration’s weaponization of the justice system to suppress press freedom and intimidate sources willing to expose government misconduct.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-administration-reportedly-subpoenas-new-york-times-freelancer-over-north-korea-story/)

Trump Posts AI Images Attacking Kimmel, Colbert, Iran

President Trump posted a barrage of AI-generated images on Sunday attacking political opponents and media figures, including CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, Chris Christie, and Rosie O’Donnell. The posts recycled a crude transgender mockery of Collins from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner two days prior and depicted the comedians as homeless panhandlers with signs reading “talentless, not funny, ex comedians need money.” Trump also posted images mocking Christie alongside Rep. Jerry Nadler in a fictional “Cheesecake Championship” boxing match.

Trump escalated from personal attacks to military aggression with subsequent posts depicting strikes on Iranian targets. The images showed potential U.S. military action against Iran’s Kharg Island, Iranian ships under attack, and Trump personally seizing an oil tanker as Iranian leaders fled, with captions like “It’s our tanker now!” These posts follow Trump’s recent military strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz and his threats to occupy Iran entirely if the strait is not reopened.

Trump’s use of AI-generated imagery to harass and demean political figures and media personalities demonstrates his reliance on synthetic media to attack opponents without factual constraint. The juxtaposition of crude personal mockery with militaristic imagery suggests an intentional blurring of domestic political rivalry with foreign military action, normalizing visual threats of territorial conquest and violence.

(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-goes-on-ai-posting-spree-targeting-enemies-from-iran-to-ex-comedians-jimmy-kimmel-and-stephen-colbert/)

Trump Attacks Collins, Media at Correspondents Dinner

President Donald Trump delivered a rambling hour-long speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Friday, attacking journalists and media outlets while making crude jokes that largely fell flat with the assembled press corps. Trump complained openly about the “frickin’ stupid speech” written for him after a sex joke about stairs failed to generate laughs, then spent much of his time assaulting members of the media he claimed to respect.

Trump directed his harshest attacks at CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins, repeating his demand that she smile more while covering him, continuing his documented pattern of singling out female journalists with sexist remarks. CNN CEO Mark Thompson responded by defending the network’s journalists and reaffirming their constitutional right to report without government interference. Trump also branded CNN’s Jake Tapper “Fake Tapper” and called Wall Street Journal reporter Josh Dawsey “unhireable,” while mocking the network’s coverage of the Trump-Epstein saga that prompted him to file an unsuccessful $10 billion defamation suit.

Trump devoted a lengthy, humor-free section of his speech to defending his controversial $600 million White House ballroom project, complaining that opponents motivated by “Trump derangement syndrome” were suing to block it. He also joked that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wanted to serve roadkill at the dinner, and mocked President Joe Biden’s mental fitness while claiming NBC and ABC should lose their broadcast licenses for not airing his recent primetime address about alleged foreign election interference.

Trump concluded by donning a 2028 campaign hat and stating he wanted to run for another term, which the Constitution prohibits. His speech demonstrated the Trump administration’s consistent hostility toward press freedom: the White House recently withdrew demands that New York Times journalists testify about sources, the Pentagon has systematically denied media access to defense officials, and Trump has filed repeated defamation suits against news outlets covering him unfavorably.

Critics condemned the speech as demonstrating Trump’s contempt for the independent press. Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta called the dinner “a disgrace,” describing Trump’s address as “rambling, unhinged speech is full of hate and spite” targeting his usual adversaries. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and other speakers at the event highlighted Trump’s documented efforts to intimidate and sideline journalists throughout his time in office.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-jokes-b3021335.html?fbclid=IwdGRjcATRmoZwZG9mBWZkaWQWULMQihHnyqTMCaGolZV_P33h_tkIl2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5dmA1iAOXG4ce9HsFoFF6EFz2dZ8FzuYuWP-gWoN_vildp7260a4lO81jaVA_aem_nS-QMLsOG59UP2V3IzKcdA)ideline journalists throughout his time in office.

Trump Attacks LeBron James as Racist in White House Press Conference

During a Friday White House press conference, Trump responded to Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy’s question about the greatest basketball player of all time by attacking LeBron James. When asked to choose between James and Michael Jordan, Trump declared Jordan the winner while accusing James of being “maybe he’s a racist” and stating he “only like[s] people that like me,” a transparent attempt to justify his hostility toward the athlete for his political opposition.

Trump’s animosity toward James spans years of deliberate targeting. James campaigned for Hillary Clinton in 2016, branded Trump a “bum” in 2017, and previously faced Trump attacks over an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon about opening a free school for at-risk students in his hometown. James also opposed Trump’s criticism of players kneeling during the National Anthem and endorsed Kamala Harris in 2024, further cementing Trump’s vendetta against him.

Trump’s baseless accusation of racism against James, combined with his explicit preference for people who support him, demonstrates his use of character attacks to punish political opponents and reward loyalty. The president weaponized his platform to demean James for exercising free speech and civic engagement, behavior consistent with his pattern of dehumanizing rhetoric toward Black figures who criticize him or refuse his approval.

James’ accomplishments include four NBA titles and four MVP awards across a 23-season career with multiple teams, while Jordan won six titles and five MVPs during his era. Trump’s insistence on framing the comparison through political loyalty rather than athletic merit underscores his willingness to corrupt public discourse with personal grievance.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/sports/trump-attacks-lebron-james-in-oval-office-rant-maybe-hes-a-racist/)

Trump Demands Canada Pay Damages for Wildfire Smoke

President Trump demanded Canada pay financial damages or face tariffs for wildfire smoke reaching U.S. cities, claiming the air has been “poisoned” and citing business closures in Michigan. Trump stated he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and told him to stop fires from “poisoning our air,” but indicated the conversation yielded insufficient action. He proposed Canada either compensate the United States or face tariff threats, framing the wildfires as Canada’s responsibility rather than a natural disaster.

Trump cited specific economic harm, noting that Ford’s Michigan assembly plant experienced thick smoke forcing dozens of workers to seek medical attention and requiring the closure of car plants and other businesses. The president claimed he had never witnessed such widespread wildfire smoke impacts in his lifetime, stating the phenomenon only began occurring over the previous 4-5 years. These assertions contradicted established climate science documenting decades of wildfire escalation tied to warming temperatures and changing weather patterns.

The wildfire situation reflects Trump’s history of weaponizing natural disasters and federal authority against states and nations he opposes. Earlier, Trump denied federal disaster assistance to Colorado following wildfires and flooding, accusations he was punishing Democratic Governor Jared Polis. Trump has simultaneously eliminated the EPA’s scientific finding that climate change endangers human health and the environment, stripping the agency of authority to regulate greenhouse gases and rejecting decades of peer-reviewed research.

Trump’s demand for payment or tariffs exploits environmental destruction to advance his trade agenda while refusing to acknowledge the climate emergency driving increased wildfire severity. His simultaneous erasure of climate science and blame-shifting to Canada exemplifies his strategy of using governance crises to consolidate executive power and attack adversaries rather than address root causes. The pattern extends to using disaster denial and aid weaponization against Democratic officials, subordinating disaster response to partisan loyalty tests.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trump-wants-canada-to-stop-poisoning-the-usas-air-maybe-they-should-pay/)

Trump Attacks Haberman, Swan, Demands Media Worship Him

President Trump launched a lengthy Truth Social attack against journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, authors of the book “Regime Change,” which documents his second administration. Trump called Haberman “one of the most unattractive people in the News Business” and Swan a “lightweight assistant,” demanding media outlets instead declare him the “BEST POLITICAL ATHLETE OF ALL TIME” and cease critical coverage. The attack reflects Trump’s pattern of weaponizing his platform against journalists documenting his presidency.

In his post, Trump falsely claimed he won the 2024 election by a “historic landslide” against both Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, citing county and Electoral College numbers while attacking the “Failing New York Times” and other outlets for their coverage. He demanded media outlets acknowledge his electoral victory and abandon what he characterized as a decade of inaccurate reporting, stating they should concede defeat rather than continue scrutinizing his administration. Trump’s claims about election outcomes contradict documented results and reflect his documented pattern of denying electoral losses.

Trump extended his assault to multiple news organizations, including CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, and NBC, characterizing them collectively as “FAKE NEWS” with no credibility. He claimed these outlets’ “Readership, Ratings, and Viewership are tanking” because the public recognizes their alleged dishonesty, and he demanded they stop publishing what he termed “inaccurate, false articles.” This attack on press freedom aligns with his documented pattern of demanding treason charges against media outlets for unfavorable coverage.

The tirade reveals Trump’s authoritarian demand for uncritical media coverage and absolute loyalty from institutions meant to maintain independence. His insistence that journalists declare him victorious and cease reporting reflects an expectation of state-controlled media rather than a free press operating in a democracy. This pattern mirrors his cultivation of unquestioning loyalty from close aides, extending the demand for total deference to the media landscape.



(Source: https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-slams-lightweight-jonathan-swan-as-he-declares-himself-best-political-athlete-of-all-time/)

Trump Demands Praise in Maggie Haberman Tirade

President Trump posted an extended tirade on Truth Social attacking journalist Maggie Haberman for her forthcoming book “Regime Change,” co-written with New York Times reporter Jonathan Swan, which documents his second administration. The book details scenes of Trump supergluing gold Fabergés in the Oval Office, cabinet members discussing the Epstein files, and a White House bedroom scattered with fast food wrappers, among other unflattering portrayals.

Trump demanded the book include effusive praise that never materialized, complaining in all-caps that Haberman failed to write passages acknowledging his victory or apologizing for prior criticism. He demanded language such as “TRUMP IS THE BEST POLITICAL ATHLETE OF ALL TIME” and “CONGRATULATIONS, MR. PRESIDENT. YOU HAVE BEATEN US FOR 10 YEARS,” framing his expectation that media outlets capitulate to his narrative as a baseline journalistic duty.

In his post, Trump attacked Haberman personally, calling her “Maggot Hagerman,” and branded the New York Times “The Failing New York Times.” He also used the post to attack Democrats broadly, labeling them “Dumocrats” who “are, generally, stupid people” and baselessly accusing them of planning a transition to communism as the 2026 midterms approach. This follows a pattern of Trump demanding absolute verbal alignment from officials, expecting staff and media alike to repeat his exact phrasing without deviation.

The outburst reflects Trump’s documented obsession with controlling his public image and punishing journalists who document his conduct without flattery. Trump surrounds himself with enablers who provide constant positive reinforcement, and his anger at Haberman’s independent reporting underscores his intolerance for any account that does not present him as infallible or triumphant.



(Source: https://www.rawstory.com/trump-maggie-haberman-truth-social/)

Dr Oz becomes the latest MAHA advocate to post bizarre workout video: ‘Touch the toilet seat’ | The Independent

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator, posted a workout video on July 11 demonstrating squat technique by advising viewers to imagine sitting on a toilet seat. The 66-year-old, who serves as the latest Trump administration official promoting the Make America Healthy Again agenda, filmed the backyard demonstration on social media while momentarily losing balance during his demonstration.

Oz instructed viewers to avoid leaning forward during squats and to “sit back like your bottom is about to touch the toilet seat,” emphasizing proper form to prevent injury and engage correct muscle groups. He also recommended brisk walking for heart health, comparing arteries to a tube while slapping a children’s slide as a visual aid, and demonstrated pull-ups on a monkey bar without difficulty.

Social media users mocked Oz’s squat form and fitness advice. One commenter stated “This is not proper form for a squat in any capacity” and told Oz to “stick to selling snake oil.” Another user joked about an upcoming book titled “How to Look Like a Complete Dork in the Park,” reflecting widespread criticism of his demonstration.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has similarly posted numerous workout videos to promote MAHA initiatives, including pull-ups and push-ups alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in blue jeans, a 2024 helicopter jump into the Pacific Ocean with Navy SEALs, and a shirtless cold-water plunge and hot tub session with musician Kid Rock while drinking whole milk. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined the trend in December 2025, competing against Kennedy in a pull-up competition filmed near Ronald Reagan National Airport, where Kennedy completed approximately 20 pull-ups to Duffy’s 10.

Hegseth has also shared workout content focused on demonstrating physical capability with troops rather than offering fitness instruction, including weight-lifting sessions at Guantanamo Bay and running alongside service members. The administration’s fitness video campaign reflects broader efforts to project health and vigor through social media promotion.



(Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/dr-oz-maha-workout-video-b3013231.html)ide service members. The administration’s fitness video campaign reflects broader efforts to project health and vigor through social media promotion.

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