Trump Goes Wild on Truth Social Hours Before Summit

Donald Trump has once again taken to his Truth Social platform to unload a barrage of posts, stirring up controversy just hours before a crucial meeting with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. 

From launching personal attacks on political rivals to defending his summit with Vladimir Putin, the president's outbursts painted a vivid picture of his bold, no-holds-barred approach to global politics.

With a mix of arrogance, anger, and flag-waving pride, Trump’s Truth Social rampage provides a glimpse into how he plans to position the GOP for the 2026 elections.

On Sunday evening, Trump unleashed a storm of posts in defense of his Friday meeting with Vladimir Putin. The president, who had faced sharp criticism from Democrats and media figures, doubled down on his decision to invite the Russian president to Alaska, a move some had called a “disaster” for American diplomacy.

In one particularly fiery post, Trump went after Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who had called the summit “a failure” and claimed Putin got everything he wanted.

Trump retorted, “The very unattractive (both inside and out!) Senator from Connecticut, Chris Murphy, said ‘Putin got everything that he wanted.’ Actually, ‘nobody got anything,’ too soon, but getting close.”

Trump's frustration with the summit's critics continued as he took aim at former National Security Adviser John Bolton, calling him “stupid” and accusing him of complicating efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

“This war can be ended, NOW, but stupid people like Chris Murphy, John Bolton, and others, make it much harder to do so,” Trump posted.

As the backlash against his summit with Putin continued, Trump lashed out at the media for what he described as a “fake news” campaign aimed at undermining his efforts.

He criticized the media for labeling the summit a “major defeat” and insisted that Putin would have preferred to meet anywhere other than the U.S.

Trump wrote, “The Fake News has been saying for 3 days that I suffered a ‘major defeat’ by allowing President Vladimir Putin of Russia to have a major Summit in the United States. Actually, he would have loved doing the meeting anywhere else but the U.S., and the Fake News knows this.”

The president’s message to the media was clear: they were wrong, and their narrative was all part of a larger conspiracy to discredit him.

Trump framed the situation as a calculated effort to paint the summit in the worst possible light, claiming that the media would have criticized the meeting if it had been held anywhere else.

In his posts, Trump didn’t shy away from addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With Zelensky’s arrival in Washington set for the following day, Trump made it clear that he wouldn’t give Ukraine a free pass on NATO membership or the return of Crimea.

“Remember how it started,” Trump wrote, referring to the 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia. “No getting back Obama given Crimea (12 years ago, without a shot being fired!), and NO GOING INTO NATO BY UKRAINE. Some things never change!!!”

Trump’s stance on NATO and Ukraine’s future has been a point of contention in the international community, but his unwavering approach aligns with his broader “America First” policy.

The president believes that Ukraine should handle its own issues and not rely on NATO for support. His remarks set a clear tone for his upcoming meeting with European leaders, signaling that he would not back down from his firm position.

While Trump’s Truth Social posts were mostly focused on foreign policy, he also took the opportunity to boast about his achievements at home. He proudly announced, “Big day at the White House tomorrow. Never had so many European Leaders at one time. My great honor to host them!!!”

With European leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron set to visit the White House, Trump emphasized his role in hosting key international figures.

He added, “The Fake News will say that it is a big loss for President Trump to host so many great European Leaders at our beautiful White House. Actually, it is a great honor for America!!!”

Trump’s Truth Social rant took an unexpected turn when he posted about the American flags he had installed in front of the White House.

In a somewhat humorous and lighthearted moment, the president asked his followers, “Do the great American Flags I put up in front of both entrances of the White House look FANTASTIC, or what??? WOW, what a difference!!! President DJT.”

The two flags, installed in June, had been a point of pride for Trump, who boasted about their size and prominence.

His social media post was a reminder that, even amid the chaos of international politics, Trump always finds time to highlight his personal victories—whether it’s flag installations or perceived triumphs on the world stage.

As Zelensky prepared for his visit to the U.S., Trump took another jab at the Ukrainian president’s stance on the war.

In a post that reflected his belief that Ukraine could end the conflict on its own terms, Trump wrote, “Zelensky can end the war with Russia almost immediately, if he wants to, or he can continue to fight.”

This message encapsulated Trump’s “America First” philosophy, where he believed that the U.S. should not be directly involved in the ongoing conflict. Instead, Trump suggested that Zelensky had the power to bring the war to a close, with or without U.S. intervention.

Beyond his foreign policy posts, Trump also used Truth Social to remind his followers of his achievements and how far America had come under his leadership.

“One year ago, the United States was an almost DEAD COUNTRY. Now we are the ‘HOTTEST’ Country anywhere in the World, the envy of all,” Trump boasted. “What a difference a President makes!!!”

His posts reflected his belief that the GOP was on the right track, with Trump at the helm. He framed himself as a key figure in America’s resurgence and emphasized his unwavering confidence in his ability to lead the nation.

Meanwhile, Zelensky remained focused on his mission, posting a message on social media confirming his arrival in Washington.

“We all share a strong desire to end this war quickly and reliably,” he wrote. “And peace must be lasting. Not like it was years ago, when Ukraine was forced to give up Crimea and part of our East—part of Donbas—and Putin simply used it as a springboard for a new attack.”

Zelensky’s statement reflected the tension surrounding his meeting with President Biden and the looming challenges of securing peace in Ukraine.

His message was a stark reminder of the stakes involved in the ongoing conflict, while Trump’s posts were a reminder of the stark contrasts in their approaches to the crisis.