Donald J. Trump, former President of the United States, posted a series of messages on his Truth Social account between August 23 and August 24, 2025. The posts covered topics ranging from military aircraft to comments about Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
On August 23, Trump praised a U.S. Air Force fighter jet, stating: "The greatest and most beautiful fighter jet ever made —— F-22 Raptor!" (posted at 10:44 PM EST).
The following day, Trump addressed remarks allegedly made by Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. He wrote: "Governor Wes Moore of Maryland has asked, in a rather nasty and provocative tone, that I 'walk the streets of Maryland' with him. I assume he is talking about out of control, crime ridden, Baltimore? As President, I would much" (posted at 10:12 AM EST). In another post shortly after, Trump questioned Moore's military record: "Did Wes Moore, the Governor of Maryland, lie about getting a Bronze Star?"
Wes Moore is the current governor of Maryland and an Army veteran who has spoken publicly about his service background. The F-22 Raptor referenced by Trump is an advanced stealth tactical fighter used by the U.S. Air Force since its introduction in the mid-2000s.
These statements come amid ongoing national conversations regarding urban crime rates and political discourse between state leaders and presidential candidates.
