Trump's Christmas Day Social Media Blitz: Criticisms, Praises, and Election Claims on Truth Social
On Christmas Day, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share over 100 posts, where he criticized Somali immigrants, praised his economic policies, and reiterated his belief that the 2020 election was stolen. Trump's social media activity targeted familiar subjects and extended late into the night. He reposted content from Stephen Miller, who suggested that Democrats aim to turn the U.S. into Somalia, a country in turmoil. Trump also highlighted his economic achievements, sharing a video from Peter Navarro claiming success in curbing inflation and reducing toy prices.
Trump's posts on Truth Social also revisited his grievances about the 2020 election, particularly focusing on votes counted in Fulton County, Georgia, where Joe Biden narrowly won over Trump. The former president shared content from Rudy Giuliani alleging voter fraud in the county. Additionally, Trump reposted a conspiracy theory from Roseanne Barr, suggesting that the Covid-19 pandemic was orchestrated by Democrats to manipulate the election through mail-in ballots.
Despite Trump's active presence on Truth Social, his approval ratings have been declining, with a Gallup poll showing a 36 percent approval rating, matching the lowest rating of any president since 1973 at the end of their first year in office. This marks a continuation of low approval ratings from Trump's first presidency, indicating a lack of widespread support for his leadership.