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'Moon Is Ours': Trump Shares Post Claiming US Ownership over Earth's Natural Satellite
Trump’s posts mixed AI-generated images, Iran criticism and economic claims, drawing sharp reaction as he claimed 18 million barrels a day flowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
- President Donald Trump published three dozen bizarre online posts on Sunday, including AI-generated images and a declaration that "THE MOON IS OURS" alongside an American flag. The rapid series drew widespread attention due to the unusual imagery from the president's Truth Social account.
- Alongside the Moon claim, Trump targeted Iran with posts depicting the destruction of Kharg Island and redrawing the country's borders to mirror his silhouette. He labeled Iran "a failing nation" while discussing the Persian Gulf oil hub.
- Independent Journalist Aaron Rupar described the posts as "absolutely bonkers," while Trump mixed in economic claims asserting oil volumes through the Strait of Hormuz reached 18 million barrels per day. He also celebrated August's 162,000 job gains.
- Critics reacted sharply, with The Atlantic writer Tom Nichols writing, "Something is very wrong with the president," and political commentator John Jackson describing the behavior as "watching a slow-motion train crash." Others called Trump "unhinged," "insane," and "sick."
- Social Media Reactions Split Over Trump's posts, with supporters dismissing the content as trolling while critics questioned his judgment. The flurry of AI-generated images and memes marked a significant shift in the president's typical online communication strategy.
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