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May 12, 2026 President Trump called for the prosecution of political opponents in a late-night social media spree Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The posts fused misinformation with demands for punishment, using mass communication to normalize retaliatory politics.
Independently corroborated by5 independent news desks
The New York Times · PBS · The Hill · BBC · Time
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- Trump Calls for Prosecution of Political Opponents — In a late-night social media spree, President Donald Trump called for the prosecution of his political opponents, including former President Barack Obama and other Democratic figures.
- Trump posts on social media accusing enemies of treason — On May 12, 2026, President Trump posted fifty-five times on social media, accusing former President Barack Obama and others of treason, claiming the 2020 election was stolen, and demanding the indictment of his
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 69 – 2026-05-09–2026-05-15
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May 11, 2026 President Trump accused the media of treason over Iran war coverage and posted false claims about political opponents and election fraud Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The attacks used presidential speech to delegitimize independent reporting and spread falsehoods that could erode trust in democratic institutions.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Trump Accuses Media of Treason Over Iran War Coverage — President Trump accused the media of treason for allegedly supporting Iran by reporting on the war's progress.
- Trump Social Media Rant Targets Political Opponents — President Trump engaged in a late-night social media spree, making numerous unfounded accusations against former President Obama, Dominion Voting Systems, and others.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 69 – 2026-05-09–2026-05-15
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