Donald J. Trump, through his Truth Social account, shared various comments on April 18, 2025, addressing topics ranging from international relations to U.S. civil service regulations. Trump's posts continue to shape the discourse on multiple issues.
In a post made at 14:09 UTC, Trump criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, stating, "Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland looked like a fool yesterday standing in El Salvador begging for attention from the Fake News Media, or anyone. GRANDSTANDER!!!" This tweet reflects Trump's longstanding propensity to openly criticize political figures.
Shortly thereafter, at 14:10 UTC, Trump expressed his approval of a foreign leader, Prime Minister Georgia Meloni of Italy, by noting, "Prime Minister Georgia Meloni of Italy was great yesterday in her visit to the White House. She loves her country, and the impression she left on everyone was FANTASTIC!!! DJT" This emphasizes Trump's willingness to commend international allies.
Later in the day, at 20:46 UTC, Trump addressed an administrative policy initiative, revealing, "Following my Day One Executive Order, the Office of Personnel Management will be issuing new Civil Service Regulations for career government employees. Moving forward, career government employees, working on policy matters, will be classified as 'Schedule Policy/Career,' and will" This incomplete message introduces prospective changes to the classification of government personnel.
