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Trump Shares War Graphic, Shirtless Selfie at Lincoln Memorial

5/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump posted war graphics and a shirtless selfie at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
He reshared 50 posts Monday, repeating false election claims and attacking a New York Times story that said Lincoln Memorial repairs would cost $13.1 million, versus his $1.8 million estimate.
The spree, which showed a chart claiming U.S. war with Iran ended six weeks, occurred before his departure for a China summit, with no comment given.

History

Historical Context

George W. Bush’s 2005 “Mission Accomplished” address on the USS Abraham Lincoln, hailed by The Guardian as undermining U.S. credibility, set a precedent for presidents using war imagery and selective statistics. Donald Trump echoed that playbook in 2024, posting combat-style graphics and disputing Lincoln Memorial repair costs, reviving the same credibility challenges.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump posted war graphics and a shirtless selfie at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
He reshared 50 posts Monday, repeating false election claims and attacking a New York Times story that said Lincoln Memorial repairs would cost $13.1 million, versus his $1.8 million estimate.
The spree, which showed a chart claiming U.S. war with Iran ended six weeks, occurred before his departure for a China summit, with no comment given.

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