Trump’s Late-Night Social Media Blitz

On Monday night, President Donald Trump posted more than 50 Truth Social messages in three hours. The posts included an altered photo of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool showing “sewage” with the caption “Dumacrats love sewage,” and false claims that former President Barack Obama plotted a coup, labeling him a “traitor” and “the most demonic force in American politics.” He also attacked former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett for opposing his tariffs.

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The tirade came as the United States and Israel continue a war against Iran that began with attacks in late February. U.S. estimates place the conflict’s cost at at least $30 billion, and inflation has risen to its highest level in three years. A plan to curb fuel costs has drawn public attention amid growing financial strain.

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The barrage intensified partisan polarization and drew criticism for diverting attention from the economic fallout of the Iran war. By juxtaposing upcoming high-stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping against domestic attacks, the president’s messaging raised questions about governance priorities amid rising inflation and fuel-cost concerns.

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Trump said a cease-fire deal with Tehran was “on life support” and promoted a plan to curb fuel costs. He defended the reflecting-pool contract as more than a paint job, calling it a “smart and beautiful construction.” He criticized Justices Gorsuch and Barrett for voting against his tariff agenda, describing their actions as a devastating move for the country. He also repeated unsubstantiated claims that the 2020 election was stolen.

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Late-night hosts highlighted the gap between Trump’s rhetoric and economic realities. Stephen Colbert called the situation “Trump’s golden age” and mocked the president’s focus on “a little monkey playing the cymbals.” Seth Meyers noted broken promises to end inflation and avoid Middle-East wars, citing the 77 % poll figure. Both described the social-media spree as a “waterfall of paranoid madness.”

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• “the most demonic force in American politics” — Donald Trump, Truth Social post

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• “really smart and good man, but he voted against me, and our Country, on Tariffs, a devastating move” — Donald Trump, Truth Social post

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• “Welcome to Trump’s golden age,” — Stephen Colbert, The Late Show

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• “New polls have shown anger about the US economy, with 77% of Americans now claiming to be worse off than before.” — Seth Meyers, Late Night

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President Trump will travel to China for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping later this week. Observers expect scrutiny of his domestic messaging as the Iran war continues and inflation pressures persist. Congressional and public reactions to the social-media campaign may influence upcoming political dynamics.

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