Trump criticizes Biden and others in a Memorial Day speech, calling them “scum” and expressing discontent with their leadership.
On Memorial Day, President Donald Trump initiated the morning with a lengthy and contentious post on Truth Social, a social media platform he founded. The message, characterized by aggressive language, was initially published at 6:45 a.m. and subsequently deleted and re-posted with minor modifications shortly after.
In the original post, Trump expressed his disdain towards Democrats, claiming they had contributed to a range of societal issues, including illegal immigration and crime. Using capital letters for emphasis, he accused former Democratic leaders of allowing millions to enter the United States illegally and labeled them as “scum.” Trump attributed various societal problems to “incompetent” leadership and suggested that certain judges were complicit in what he described as dangerous ideologies detrimental to the country.
Shortly after posting the divisive commentary, which contained one notably lengthy sentence of 141 words, Trump opted to delete the original message. In its place, he tweeted a succinct greeting that read, “HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!” Nevertheless, by 7:22 a.m., he chose to reintroduce his initial statement with slight edits, including a pledge to “make America great again.”
As part of his Memorial Day announcements, Trump also promoted an address scheduled for later in the morning at Arlington National Cemetery, which is known as a significant burial ground for U.S. military personnel. His follow-up message ended with a brief, encouraging note stating, “ENJOY!!”
This outburst comes merely a week after Trump publicly wished for a swift recovery for Joe Biden, the current President, following Biden’s diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer. The juxtaposition of these sentiments has raised eyebrows, particularly considering Trump’s critical rhetoric on Memorial Day, a time traditionally reserved for honoring fallen servicemen and women.
Historically, Trump’s presence on social media during Memorial Day has drawn scrutiny. In 2020, his posts reflected defiance as he defended his decision to play golf amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a choice that had sparked considerable backlash.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officially recognizes Memorial Day as “the nation’s foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women,” highlighting the day’s intended significance. As Trump continues to navigate political waters, his social media platforms remain a focal point of his engagement with supporters and critics alike.
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