In a recent flurry of social media activity, former President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to express a myriad of conspiracy theories while seemingly deflecting from his dwindling support among voters in Minnesota regarding his anti-migrant stance. On Wednesday evening, Trump, now 79, made an impressive 48 posts within a mere 36 minutes, a feat that underlines his continuing engagement with his followers on this platform.
Interestingly, Trump did not pen these messages himself, which is unusual given his penchant for capitalized posts filled with personal sentiments. Instead, he predominantly shared content from various sources, frequently adding his own commentary or quotes. His 11.6 million followers witnessed an array of MAGA-themed posts that criticized his usual political adversaries, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, along with former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama.
Newsom’s office promptly responded to some of Trump’s posts, which included unverified claims about Walmart closing numerous stores in California and accusations directed at the governor, insinuating ties with a Mexican cartel for drug money laundering. Newsom’s team firmly rebutted these theories, insisting that all Walmart stores in the state are operational and expressing disbelief over the baseless nature of Trump’s claims, emphasizing the public’s need to approach such misinformation with a level head.
Moreover, Trump reiterated allegations about welfare fraud within the Somali community in Minnesota and shared contentious videos that suggested protesters against ICE raids were being financially compensated to demonstrate. Some of his posts leaned heavily into his favored conspiracy narrative surrounding the 2020 election, amplifying voices from his administration promoting the notion of a flourishing economy.
In an unexpected post, Trump also shared a nostalgic TikTok video featuring a much younger version of himself discussing the tribulations of entering the political realm, accompanied by Madonna’s iconic song “Like a Prayer.” The pop star has been a vocal critic of Trump, most recently condemning his administration’s neglect regarding World AIDS Day.
As part of this extensive posting spree, Trump distributed a video associated with pro-Trump influencer David Freeman, showcasing an incident involving ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was shot by federal agents shortly after the footage was recorded. The narrative surrounding Pretti’s death indicates that he posed no threat at the time he was confronted by law enforcement, as confirmed by local media and family representatives, further igniting tensions surrounding the ongoing immigration debate.
Despite the controversial content of these posts, Trump’s unwavering commitment to his base remains evident. In the face of challenges in garnering support for his policies, especially related to immigration in Minnesota, his repetitive messaging reveals a strategic choice to rally his followers through familiar grievances and unfounded claims. As he opts to engage in online discourse, it remains clear that Trump’s influence within his political base continues to adapt to the shifting socio-political landscape of the country.