Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, posted a series of statements on his Truth Social account on August 16, 2025, sharing commentary from historian Victor Davis Hanson regarding the state of the Democratic Party.
On August 17, 2025, Trump posted a link to his Truth Social activity at 9:39 PM EST. The post can be viewed here.
Later that evening at 10:16 PM EST, Trump shared Hanson's remarks: “Donald Trump broke the Democratic Party—and he exposed it for what it was…”
At 10:21 PM EST, Trump again quoted Hanson in another post: "They're melting down. I don’t even think there is a Democratic Party right now…”
Victor Davis Hanson is a conservative commentator and historian known for his frequent analysis of U.S. politics and support for Trump's political positions. Donald Trump's use of social media platforms such as Truth Social has continued after his presidency as a means to communicate directly with his supporters and share political commentary.
