As global markets faced sharp declines, Donald Trump took to Trump Truth Social posts in a whirlwind of over 100 updates, many of them self-promotional. Instead of reassuring investors after his refusal to rule out a US recession, the president flooded his platform with links praising his policies.
His social media spree began at 11:44 AM ET, with a post about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s defense spending. Within hours, Trump had shared dozens more links, most of them highlighting his economic agenda and political achievements.
Markets Tumble While Trump Shifts Focus
By the time the FTSE closed 1.4% lower and US media speculated about a potential “Trumpcession,” Trump Truth Social posts had shifted to unrelated topics. At 1:05 PM, as recession concerns mounted, he posted about pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest, which had sparked mass protests.
Following a brief break, another wave of posts appeared, covering topics like his Nobel Peace Prize nomination and endorsements from Republican allies.
Meanwhile, US stock markets reacted negatively:
- S&P 500 fell 2.7%
- Dow Jones dropped 2%
- Nasdaq plunged 4%
- Tesla shares saw their worst day since 2020, losing 15 points
Despite the market downturn, Trump Truth Social posts continued well into the night, including an ad for The Apprentice, the reality TV show that played a key role in his rise to political prominence.
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Trump’s Response: Blame Canada, Praise Elon Musk
Later, Trump turned his attention to trade policies and business leaders. He accused Canada of being a “Tariff abuser” and praised Elon Musk, saying:
“Elon Musk is ‘putting it on the line’ in order to help our Nation, and he is doing a FANTASTIC JOB!”
At the same time, he slammed “leftists” for allegedly trying to boycott Tesla “illegally and collusively.”
Inside Trump’s Social Media Strategy
Trump’s Truth Social activity has long raised questions about who actually writes his posts. According to journalist Michael Wolff, some updates are managed by his aide Natalie Harp, whose influence has reportedly caused tensions within Trump’s inner circle.
Former White House communications aide Sarah Matthews previously testified that it’s “painfully obvious” when a post comes directly from Trump due to his signature use of capitalization and unique phrasing. Aide-written posts, she said, appear “more grammatically correct.”
White House Tries to Calm Economic Fears
As Trump Truth Social posts fueled speculation, White House officials scrambled to reassure the public. Speaking anonymously to CNBC, one official downplayed the market panic:
“We’re seeing a strong divergence between the animal spirits of the stock market and what’s actually unfolding from businesses and business leaders.”
With fears of a looming “Trumpcession” growing, all eyes remain on Trump’s economic policies—and his next social media outburst.
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