The Posting Presidency Has Never Felt More Impotent: A Year into Trump's Second Term
President Donald Trump has been a one-man disaster show, posting incessantly on his social media platform Truth Social in the lead-up to his flight to Davos, Switzerland. His posts are a jumbled mix of conspiracy theories, baseless claims, and desperate attempts to manipulate public opinion. The result is a presidency that feels more pathetic than powerful.
Trump's latest post, which called for the prosecution of unnamed officials from the Biden era, was a perfect example of his desperation. Rather than articulating a coherent policy or vision for the country, he resorted to name-calling and threats. It's a tactic that has become all too familiar in Trump's presidency, and one that has become increasingly pathetic as the months go by.
But Trump's biggest problem is not his policies or his rhetoric – it's his own lack of self-awareness. He genuinely believes that he can change public opinion with his posts and his Twitter rants, despite a year of polling showing him to be one of the most unpopular presidents in American history. His latest foray into social media politics, which involved sharing private Signal conversations with European leaders, was a cringeworthy example of this delusion.
Trump's behavior is not just pathetic – it's also worrying. The threat of Trumpism is real, and news broke Tuesday that federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to at least five Democratic political leaders in Minnesota who have been speaking out against the president. This is a historic escalation that needs to be taken seriously, and one that could potentially lead to civil war.
But for now, Trump remains convinced of his own power and popularity. He appeared in the White House briefing room on Tuesday afternoon, rambling for over an hour about countless topics, including tariffs, Somalia, and how his mother said he could've been a professional baseball player. It was a desperate attempt to connect with the American people, but one that only served to highlight his own isolation and lack of self-awareness.
The truth is that Trump's presidency has never felt more impotent. His policies have failed, his rhetoric has fallen flat, and his behavior has become increasingly erratic. But despite all this, there is still a glimmer of hope. The fascists are on the back foot, and the people can still win.
President Donald Trump has been a one-man disaster show, posting incessantly on his social media platform Truth Social in the lead-up to his flight to Davos, Switzerland. His posts are a jumbled mix of conspiracy theories, baseless claims, and desperate attempts to manipulate public opinion. The result is a presidency that feels more pathetic than powerful.
Trump's latest post, which called for the prosecution of unnamed officials from the Biden era, was a perfect example of his desperation. Rather than articulating a coherent policy or vision for the country, he resorted to name-calling and threats. It's a tactic that has become all too familiar in Trump's presidency, and one that has become increasingly pathetic as the months go by.
But Trump's biggest problem is not his policies or his rhetoric – it's his own lack of self-awareness. He genuinely believes that he can change public opinion with his posts and his Twitter rants, despite a year of polling showing him to be one of the most unpopular presidents in American history. His latest foray into social media politics, which involved sharing private Signal conversations with European leaders, was a cringeworthy example of this delusion.
Trump's behavior is not just pathetic – it's also worrying. The threat of Trumpism is real, and news broke Tuesday that federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to at least five Democratic political leaders in Minnesota who have been speaking out against the president. This is a historic escalation that needs to be taken seriously, and one that could potentially lead to civil war.
But for now, Trump remains convinced of his own power and popularity. He appeared in the White House briefing room on Tuesday afternoon, rambling for over an hour about countless topics, including tariffs, Somalia, and how his mother said he could've been a professional baseball player. It was a desperate attempt to connect with the American people, but one that only served to highlight his own isolation and lack of self-awareness.
The truth is that Trump's presidency has never felt more impotent. His policies have failed, his rhetoric has fallen flat, and his behavior has become increasingly erratic. But despite all this, there is still a glimmer of hope. The fascists are on the back foot, and the people can still win.
... they're just getting more and more absurd by the day. Like, does he really think that posting conspiracy theories about his enemies will change anyone's mind? It feels like he's trying to distract us from all the things he hasn't actually accomplished in office.
... it's just so reckless and unprofessional. And the fact that he thinks that'll make people take him seriously? No thanks.
... like, dude, you're not even close. You've been polling lower than ever for months now, and your approval ratings are still in the tank 
. Maybe it's time for him to focus on actual policy instead of just ranting online?
. And what's with the private Signal convo thingy? Like, how does that even work? 
he thinks posting on truth social makes him relevant again lol what a joke. the fact that federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to dems in minnesota is scary tho. it's like he's trying to intimidate people into silence, but all it does is make them more vocal 
. his rambling speech about tariffs and somalia was cringeworthy 
. at this point, trump just needs to be removed from office before he causes any real harm 
, can't we just have a calm discussion about these things instead of all the drama?
or tweets, it's that he thinks he can change ppl with them... meanwhile, he ignores real issues 
hope people start paying attention to what's actually happening instead of just his online antics 
. His attempts to manipulate public opinion through social media are just a crutch at this point, and it's sad that he's resorted to name-calling and threats instead of engaging in real policy discussions. The fact that federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to Democratic leaders is a serious development, but let's not jump to conclusions about civil war just yet 
. Can't we all just try to understand each other better? 
. And can we talk about how desperate he is? He really thinks his posts are gonna change people's minds? Like, dude, you've been saying the same stuff for years and no one's buying it 
. But for real though, his behavior is super concerning and we gotta be careful 'cause this whole thing could get outta hand 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out 
. And don't even get me started on his latest stunt with those private Signal conversations... what a huge embarrassment 
.
it's like, can't we all just get along? I mean, I know trump doesn't exactly inspire love and respect from most people, but seriously, can't we have a more civil conversation about our differences? 
. And honestly, the fact that you're resorting to name-calling and threats is just pathetic 
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this whole thing just feels so pathetic and desperate... i mean, has he ever actually had a real conversation with someone in person without tweeting about it afterwards? 
. At the same time, I gotta say I'm kinda hopeful that people are starting to see through his BS and realizing that his presidency is a total disaster 
. And can we talk about how desperate he sounds? His mum even said he could've been a pro baseball player... 
. The guy's just not taking responsibility for anything and it's getting super pathetic 
.