Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, utilized his Truth Social account on April 21, 2025, to make statements regarding national actions and share content from his platform. These posts highlight his reflections and ongoing engagements with the public.
At 15:29 UTC, Trump expressed a directive concerning the late Pope Francis. He stated, "As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at". The content of this post suggests an act of mourning and respect for Pope Francis, indicating a symbolic gesture in recognition of his contributions and influence.
Later, at 16:47:41 UTC, Trump shared a link from his platform, Truth Social. The post reads, "From Donald Trump Truth Social 04/21/25 12:25 PM https://t.co/VF4QvTovDV". This indicates a focus on maintaining an active presence on his own social media platform, ensuring messages and updates reach his audience directly.
Another post followed at 17:00:16 UTC, which contained a similar pattern. Trump wrote, "From Donald Trump Truth Social 04/21/25 12:26 PM https://t.co/btdpsVacU9". Like the previous post, this reflected Trump's tactic of amplifying his Truth Social platform through external channels, suggesting a strategy oriented towards widespread communication.
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State until his death. He was known for various reforms and advocacy for a more inclusive Church.
