On the eerie night of Halloween, former President Donald Trump haunted the digital realms, donned in a desperate disguise, hurling insults and grievances in every direction. His target this time? The New York Post, a publication he once relied on for adoration and propaganda, but now believes has ‘gone bad’ and might soon ‘be no more’.
In the early hours of the morning, Trump, in his virtual manifestation as Desperate Donald Trump, took to his failing social media platform, Truth Social, to lament about ongoing legal troubles. “REMEMBER, CROOKED JOE BIDEN AND HIS RADICAL LEFT THUGS WAITED THREE YEARS TO BRING THESE INDICTMENTS & LAWSUITS AGAINST ME, RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF MY CAMPAIGN!” he howled, later cryptically adding “ELECTION INTERFERENCE!!!” These outcries were indicative of Trump’s growing frustration amid mounting legal challenges.
However, as the day progressed, Trump’s tantrums shifted focus, now centered on the New York Post, a sister publication to Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News. Trump mourned, “Since the New York Post went bad on Trump – and they have gone bad – their numbers have fallen tremendously. People aren’t buying it.” He continued, expressing his concern about the decline in readership, stating, “Great people are tired of hearing fake news. The New York Post used to be so good, but not anymore. We have to get it back before it’s too late. Because frankly, if they don’t change, there will be no more New York Post. And that would be sad.”
Despite his assertions, Trump provided no evidence to support his claims that the Post’s readership had plummeted due to political bias. Critics noted that declining readership in the digital age was a challenge faced by many print newspapers, independent of their political affiliations.
The drama surrounding the Post didn’t end there. White House correspondent Steven Nelson, aggrieved at not being called upon for questions, confronted White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. He protested, “It’s anti-democratic to refuse questions from our country’s fourth largest newspaper, Karine.” Jean-Pierre, unyielding in her response, highlighted the impropriety of political questions regarding the 2024 presidential election from a White House correspondent.
This entire spectacle left many observers deeply disturbed, especially in light of Trump’s apparent psychological deterioration. His erratic behavior raised concerns about his mental state and the continued influence he held over a vocal segment of the population. With Halloween behind us, the nation remains apprehensive about the ongoing political theatrics, wondering if they are witnessing a real-life horror show or a mere facade, hoping for a swift return to sanity in the political realm.
