In the early hours of the morning at 1:37 a.m., former President Donald Trump took to social media, seemingly in a panic, to share a series of posts that have raised eyebrows. One of these posts was a YouTube video from Newsmax’s Greg Kelly, in which Kelly speculated that former President George W. Bush’s criticisms of Trump could somehow lead to an endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. The video also featured harsh commentary about Harris’s actions on the border and a scolding of George W. Bush, suggesting disunity within the Republican Party, contrary to media narratives of party unity.

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Shortly after, Trump continued his online activity with a flurry of posts targeting CNN journalist Dana Bash. Trump suggested that Bash had a unique opportunity to gain fame and stardom by conducting a tough, fair interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. He insisted that such an interview would expose Harris as “inept” and “ill-suited” for the presidency, much like his portrayal of Joe Biden during their debates. Trump’s commentary was laced with claims about fake media and manipulations, reflecting his ongoing narrative against mainstream media.

Trump’s social media spree didn’t stop there. He also accused Vice President Harris of inflating her social media engagement numbers, alleging that his own engagement was genuine while Harris had to pay for hers. Trump boldly claimed that he and his supporters were “dominating” Harris and the Democrats on social media. However, recent investigative reports suggest that a significant number of pro-Trump accounts may be fake, using images of Eastern European models to pose as American women.

Adding to the frenzy, Trump lashed out at Fox News over their latest polling data, which showed him trailing in key battleground states like Arizona, Georgia, and Nevada. He issued a press release dismissing Fox’s polling as inaccurate and criticized his own campaign managers for losing control over their candidate, indicating a growing sense of urgency and frustration within his camp.

This social media activity from Trump, filled with provocative and often controversial statements, has drawn attention from corporate media, which previously avoided covering some of his more extreme posts. These posts included misogynistic content about Harris and Clinton, references to QAnon conspiracies, and images depicting violent fantasies against political opponents.

Trump’s recent online behavior and his team’s apparent lack of control over his messaging highlight the chaotic state of his current campaign. As Trump continues to use social media as his primary platform for communication, his rhetoric appears increasingly disconnected from the realities of the political landscape and the sentiments of many Americans. The coming weeks will likely see more of these late-night social media tirades as Trump grapples with his standing in the polls and his position within the Republican Party.