Former President Donald J. Trump posted a series of statements on his Truth Social account on August 7, 2025, addressing topics ranging from Middle East diplomacy to U.S. economic policy and government data collection.
In one post made at 07:31 AM EST, Trump referenced developments in Iran and urged regional cooperation: "Now that the nuclear arsenal being “created” by Iran has been totally OBLITERATED, it is very important to me that all Middle Eastern Countries join the Abraham Accords. This will insure PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. Thank you for" (August 7, 2025).
Earlier that morning, at 07:22 AM EST, Trump announced plans for changes to the national census process: "I have instructed our Department of Commerce to immediately begin work on a new and highly accurate CENSUS based on modern day facts and figures and, importantly, using the results and information gained from the Presidential" (August 7, 2025).
A subsequent post at 07:35 AM EST addressed trade policy: "Tariffs are flowing into the USA at levels not thought even possible!" (August 7, 2025).
The Abraham Accords refer to agreements brokered during Trump's presidency in which several Arab nations normalized relations with Israel. These accords were signed beginning in September 2020 as part of an effort to promote peace and economic cooperation in the region.
U.S. tariffs have been a recurring theme in Trump's policy announcements since his first term as president. He has often emphasized tariffs as tools for generating revenue and negotiating better trade deals.
Census accuracy and methodology have also been subjects of political debate in recent years, with various administrations proposing changes to how demographic data is collected and utilized by federal agencies.
