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Trump Posts 50+ Conspiracy Tweets, Blames NYT, Vote Fraud

5/12/2026

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President Donald Trump posted more than 50 Truth Social messages between 10:14 p.m. and 11:28 p.m., most resharing conspiracy-laden videos attacking Barack Obama and other Democrats.
He amplified false claims that voting machines altered the 2020 election results.
He accused The New York Times of misreporting his $13.1 million reflecting-pool renovation, calling the coverage a smear.
Daily Beast analysts noted he posted on 80 percent of nights, suggesting a sleep disorder that may affect his decision-making.

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President Donald Trump posted more than 50 Truth Social messages between 10:14 p.m. and 11:28 p.m., most resharing conspiracy-laden videos attacking Barack Obama and other Democrats.
He amplified false claims that voting machines altered the 2020 election results.
He accused The New York Times of misreporting his $13.1 million reflecting-pool renovation, calling the coverage a smear.
Daily Beast analysts noted he posted on 80 percent of nights, suggesting a sleep disorder that may affect his decision-making.