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Trump Posts 17 Memes, Slams Iran Amid 62% Disapproval

5/12/2026

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President Donald Trump posted seventeen memes on Truth Social in ten minutes.
The White House said the Sunday night posts were created by the president or staff reviewing his readings.
Trump called Iran’s response to proposals to end the war unacceptable while his disapproval rating stands at 62 percent, the lowest of two terms.
Political scientists said the meme barrage reflects an effort to distract the public and reinforce Trump’s audience.

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President Donald Trump posted seventeen memes on Truth Social in ten minutes.
The White House said the Sunday night posts were created by the president or staff reviewing his readings.
Trump called Iran’s response to proposals to end the war unacceptable while his disapproval rating stands at 62 percent, the lowest of two terms.
Political scientists said the meme barrage reflects an effort to distract the public and reinforce Trump’s audience.