Donald Trump's alarming 24 hours have been marked by late-night rants on Truth Social, apparent drowsiness in the Oval Office, and renewed talk of annexing Venezuela. Here is a recap of the key events.
1. Trump's Late-Night AI Slop on Truth Social
Trump spent much of the night posting dozens of AI-generated images attacking his enemies. One post depicted a drone striking Iranian speedboats with the caption 'BYE BYE, fast boats.' Another showed a warship firing a laser at an Iranian drone, captioned 'Lasers: Bing, Bing, GONE!!!' He also targeted Illinois Governor JB Pritzker with an AI image of him eating junk food, accusing him of neglecting Chicago's safety.
2. Meltdown Over Reflecting Pool Refurbishment
Trump launched a 400-word rant against the New York Times over its report on the spiraling cost of refurbishing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Initially claimed at $1.5 million, the cost has ballooned to $13.1 million, with a no-bid contract awarded to a Trump associate. Trump insisted the cost would be '5 or 6 million dollars' and the work would take two weeks, though it is barely half done.
3. Trump Appears Sleepy in Oval Office
During an event on America's 'fertility crisis,' Trump seemed close to losing consciousness multiple times. Even bizarre comments from Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. failed to keep him alert. RFK Jr. claimed, without evidence, that teenage boys today have half the sperm count of 65-year-old men, a statement that defies biological norms.
4. Trump Pushes DOJ to Subpoena Reporters
CNN reported that Trump personally urged the Department of Justice to subpoena Wall Street Journal reporters covering the Iran war, reportedly attaching a Post-it note with 'TREASON' written in Sharpie. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, seeking a permanent role, received the message.
5. Venezuela as the 51st State?
Trump has openly floated annexing Venezuela, a country he has already invaded. In March, he wrote on Truth Social: 'Good things are happening to Venezuela lately! I wonder what this magic is all about? STATEHOOD, #51, ANYONE?' Fox News reported that Trump is 'seriously considering' the move.
6. Another 'Annual' Physical
The White House announced Trump will have a physical at Walter Reed, his third such checkup in just over a year. After an April physical and an October 'routine yearly checkup,' Trump called it a 'semiannual physical,' further bending the English language.
7. Iran Plan Delayed Until After China Visit
Trump claimed to have a plan to eliminate a nuclear Iran but postponed action until after his visit to Beijing. Despite earlier delays, he now heads to China, which backs Iran, leaving the plan on hold.
