Trump’s Truth Social Blitz: Montage, Iran Threat, and a Springsteen Slur

Montage amid conflict – As the United States’ military engagement with Iran intensifies and energy prices climb, President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to post a 25‑minute video chronicling his public life from 1980 onward. The clip, uploaded Thursday night, interwove early campaign footage with recent statements on the war, framing the conflict as a catalyst for his “America‑first” agenda.

Late‑night threat – Minutes after the montage, Trump issued an alarming post warning that Iran must “make a deal before it is too late,” adding that the United States could target the country’s bridges and power plants. The message, posted at 10:41 p.m. ET, drew criticism from foreign‑policy experts who warned it could be construed as a war‑crime threat.

Cultural showdown – In a separate Truth Social rant, Trump dismissed Bruce Springsteen as a “dried‑up prune” and claimed he suffers from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” The comment follows Springsteen’s recent anti‑Trump performances and underscores the president’s willingness to attack cultural figures.

Corporate turbulence – The flurry of posts comes as Trump recently stepped down from the board of his own platform, Truth Social, a move that follows ongoing SEC and DOJ investigations into the company’s finances.

The rapid succession of personal attacks, geopolitical warnings, and self‑promotional content highlights how Trump continues to leverage Truth Social as a direct line to his base while the nation grapples with an escalating Middle‑East conflict.