The White House on Tuesday shared a message that it seemed to think showcased President Donald Trump handling multiple responsibilities simultaneously. “The president who does it all,” the White House account posted, accompanied by a photo of Trump observing the construction of the planned ballroom he has been fixated on for nearly a year.
Critics were not impressed — and not solely because the ballroom, which Trump initially promised would cost Americans nothing, may now instead cost taxpayers $1 billion. Many took to social media to highlight that the “all” Trump is doing includes some highly unpopular actions, such as the war in Iran, rising fuel prices, increased cost of living, and resisting the release of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who was once Trump’s friend.
Responses on X were swift and pointed. Chris Gloninger, a certified meteorologist, listed grievances including tanking the economy, raising prices, increasing unemployment, making the U.S. less safe, starting new wars, destroying the environment, making the nation dependent on foreign energy, and Trump’s 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records. Robert Graham noted that Epstein files remain unreleased and Iran still blocks the Strait of Hormuz, causing Americans to spend double on gasoline. General Counsell sarcastically remarked that the caption was amusing because Trump is simply standing in front of a job site where other workers are actually doing the work.
Take Back the AZ GOP pointed to high gas prices, high inflation, and new wars. Marshall Power Locke criticized Trump for blundering into a war with Iran that he thought would be like Venezuela 2.0 and getting stuck, while his polls continue to crater, with the RCP average showing Trump underwater by -17.8 points on Iran. Martin L. Zinn listed Epstein parties, invading countries, starting wars, committing war crimes, hiding Epstein files, supporting genocide, favoring the rich, and ensuring his son-in-law profits. Robert Elisberg noted Trump’s approval rating is just 34%, with two-thirds of Americans not buying the administration’s narrative. PointBook complained that voters wanted affordable housing, gas, food, and more, not a ballroom. SmiteThee listed blocking Epstein files, entering a new war, increasing debt, and increasing inflation. Jo from Jerz described Trump as embodying all seven deadly sins: pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. Cuckturd simply commented, “For himself.”
