The posting spree continued until 6:42 AM Monday as Trump faces a scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and mounting pressure over the Iran conflict. Gas prices climbed to a national average of $4.73 per gallon because of shipping disruptions from the ongoing Hormuz crisis, which has blocked key oil transit routes carrying 21% of global petroleum shipments.
Obama Targeted in Late-Night Attack Barrage
Trump repeatedly targeted the former president with unfounded accusations across 23 separate posts, claiming Obama plotted a coup and calling him the "most DEMONIC FORCE" in American politics. He shared doctored images showing Obama, Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi in the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool captioned "Dumacrats love sewage."
The posts covered Trump's usual targets: Hillary Clinton's emails, stolen election claims involving Dominion voting machines and Georgia ballots, and a 47-minute video featuring lawyer Sidney Powell from the "Stop the Steal" movement. Trump also posted about placing himself on the $100 bill, writing "Better than Franklin, who was never even president."
These after-hours Truth Social marathons have become routine during Trump's second term, with at least 12 similar sessions since February. The pattern provides ammunition for critics who cite the 25th Amendment as grounds for removal. The amendment allows the vice president and cabinet to remove a president deemed "unable to discharge the powers and duties" of office.
Iran War Fuels Erratic Digital Behavior
The Iran conflict has amplified Trump's social media activity as his approval numbers drop to 41% in the latest Gallup poll and costs rise for Americans. On Easter Sunday, he directed profanity-laced threats at Iran, telling them to "open the fucking strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell," adding "praise be to Allah."
Trump threatened on April 3 that "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." He reposted an image of himself as Jesus on April 7, later claiming he believed it showed him as a doctor. His ongoing feud with Pope Francis, whom he called "weak on crime" for opposing the war, has alienated some MAGA supporters who view the attacks as sacrilegious.
Pattern Reflects Broader Presidential Pressures
The late-night posting fits a pattern of escalating digital outbursts during Trump's second term. His Truth Social activity has increased 340% since the Hormuz crisis began in February, according to platform analytics. Previous presidents facing international crises typically reduced public commentary, but Trump has moved in the opposite direction.
The timing raises questions about presidential fitness as Americans face economic pain from the conflict while Trump loses control of his political movement. FDA Director Robert Califf's resignation over vaping policy on Friday and accelerated redistricting efforts in Texas, Florida, and Georgia demand presidential attention.
What Comes Next
Watch for continued late-night posting patterns as the China meeting approaches Thursday and Iran tensions escalate. Congressional Democrats plan to introduce a 25th Amendment resolution on April 15, while House Republicans schedule hearings on social media platforms starting April 18. The next major decision point comes April 22 when Trump must decide whether to extend the Iran ultimatum or escalate military action. His digital behavior during these critical weeks will likely provide more evidence for Trump's critics about his mental state and fitness for office.
