At 79, former President Donald Trump is the oldest to take office in U.S. history. Along the way, he’s raised questions about his stamina, after an extraordinary night of activity on Truth Social. On Monday night, Trump posted an impressive 160 times in less than four hours, igniting discussions about his energy levels and engagement in politics.
Per the NY Times, Trump’s social media posts consisted of a misleading barrage of attacks aimed at longtime political foes. Those under fire included Democratic Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, deep-blue California Governor Gavin Newsom and the Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. He also fired at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And as always, Trump did not pull any punches. He ripped former President Barack Obama and current President Joe Biden for abandoning the American people.
As Trump was merciless in his political attacks. In particular, he went after James Comey, then-FBI chief, and Eric Holder, then-attorney general, which shows how unafraid he is to be brutal toward incumbents.
It happened during this flurry of posts when Trump shared a video from Infowars founder and controversial nut lunatic Alex Jones. He reposted a claim alleging that millions of illegal immigrants “registered to vote, and have voted” in U.S. elections, reigniting longstanding debates about election integrity.
Among the more personal posts, Trump reflected on his cameo in the movie “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” stating that “Christmas is officially great again,” accompanied by a still image featuring himself and actor Macaulay Culkin. This combination of political commentary and good old days appreciation was a perfect example of Trump’s multi-pronged approach to social media campaigning.
Questions about Trump’s stamina have emerged the last few weeks, especially with his days often starting in the early-to-mid afternoon. Observers speculate whether his prolific posting reflects a vigorous engagement with political discourse or if it raises concerns about his stamina given his age.
“Michelle Obama may have used Biden’s autopen in the final days of his disastrous administration to pardon key individuals.” – Donald Trump
Now Trump is releasing a new kind of attack – a sworn Trump deposition. He is clearly seeking to cement his power as the next electoral cycle revolves ever closer. He does this by constantly engaging on places like Truth Social to keep himself in touch with his fervent followers. Simultaneously, he runs negative attacks on his opponents.
While Trump’s supporters may view his prolific posting as a sign of energy and commitment, critics argue that this behavior underscores an obsession with past grievances rather than a focus on current issues facing the nation. His robust digital outreach only amplifies the contrast with worries about his physical vitality. This difference will likely leave pundits and political observers arguing for months to come.