Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, made several posts on Truth Social on August 12, 2025, commenting on his political influence, cultural institutions, and economic policy.
In a post published at 07:10 AM EST, Trump quoted former NBC journalist Chuck Todd: “I don’t think we’ve had anybody with this much impact on the Country since FDR.” Chuck Todd, formerly of NBC FAKE NEWS, in an interview with journalist David Brody. Wow, thank you Chuck. I always said that you were far better (August 12, 2025).
Later that morning at 08:30 AM EST, Trump referenced the Kennedy Center Honors in another message: GREAT Nominees for the TRUMP/KENNEDY CENTER, whoops, I mean, KENNEDY CENTER, AWARDS. They will be announced Wednesday. Tremendous work is being done, and money being spent, on bringing it back to the absolute TOP LEVEL of (August 12, 2025).
At 09:44 AM EST the same day, Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s approach to interest rates and referenced Steven Mnuchin’s role in Powell’s appointment: Jerome “Too Late” Powell must NOW lower the rate. Steve “Manouychin” really gave me a “beauty”when he pushed this loser. The damage he has done by always being Too Late is incalculable. Fortunately, the economy is sooo good that (August 12, 2025).
Chuck Todd is a well-known political commentator who previously hosted NBC's "Meet the Press." The Kennedy Center Honors are annual awards presented by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to recognize lifetime contributions to American culture through performing arts. Jerome Powell was appointed as Chair of the Federal Reserve during Trump's presidency; Steven Mnuchin served as Treasury Secretary from 2017 to 2021 and played a significant role in recommending Powell for his current position.
