In Wild Late-Night Posting Spree, Trump Attacks Obama With Imaginary Quote and False Conspiracy Theories

Former President Donald Trump once again took to social media late Monday night and into Tuesday morning, unleashing a torrent of posts filled with familiar, yet demonstrably false, conspiracy theories and inaccuracies. This latest online outburst, primarily on his Truth Social platform, targeted political rivals, most notably former President Barack Obama, and rehashing discredited narratives about past elections and alleged wrongdoings.

A particularly egregious example involved a fabricated quote attributed to Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana. This fake quote falsely claimed Obama had earned $120 million in connection with his signature Obamacare healthcare law. Fact-checking organizations have traced the origin of this misinformation to satire websites designed to bait conservatives. Sen. Kennedy himself has publicly stated he never made such an accusation, underscoring the baseless nature of Trump's repost.

Beyond manufactured quotes, Trump's spree also amplified long-standing conspiracy theories. One post, appearing under the guise of the late John F. Kennedy Jr., falsely alleged that Obama had ordered the wiretapping of Trump Tower during the 2016 election, comparing it to the Watergate scandal. This claim lacks any credible evidence; the Justice Department itself has previously stated it has no records supporting such allegations. Trump also shared further unsubstantiated claims about the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton's private email server, perpetuating a cycle of misinformation.

This pattern of behavior highlights a consistent strategy by Trump to disseminate unverified and often inflammatory content. The reliance on demonstrably false narratives, particularly concerning past presidential actions and elections, raises concerns about the integrity of public discourse. While Trump's supporters may view these posts as legitimate criticism, the repeated promotion of debunked theories and outright falsehoods from a prominent political figure continues to be a defining characteristic of his online presence.

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Somebody told me there was something floating around on the internet about me accusing President Obama of stealing $120 million or something. I didn’t say that. I don’t know the basis of it.