Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump posted a series of statements on his Truth Social account on August 19, 2025, addressing topics ranging from museums in the United States to a delayed copper mining project in Arizona.
In one post, Trump commented on cultural institutions, stating: "The Museums throughout Washington, but all over the Country are, essentially, the last remaining segment of 'WOKE.' The Smithsonian is OUT OF CONTROL, where everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery" (August 19, 2025). He also shared a link to what he described as "President Trump News Community" earlier that evening (President Trump News Community https://t.co/0YT487Ed2J, August 19, 2025).
Later that day, Trump addressed recent developments regarding a mining operation in Arizona: "A Copper Mine in Arizona, 'Resolution,' was just delayed by a Radical Left Court for two months — 3,800 Jobs are affected, and our Country, quite simply, needs Copper — AND NOW! They are looking to do an Expedited Appeal before" (August 19, 2025).
The Resolution Copper project referenced by Trump has been subject to ongoing legal and regulatory challenges related to environmental concerns and tribal land rights. Courts have previously paused development while appeals proceed.
Trump's remarks come amid continued national debate about museum programming and resource extraction projects in the United States.
