President Donald Trump posted a typo-filled message on Truth Social late Sunday night, November 30, 2025, that he quickly deleted before reposting a corrected version. The 79-year-old president’s initial post contained multiple spelling and grammatical errors that caught widespread attention on social media before he removed it and tried again.
Trump’s original message began with “Ther are laws that effect our nation,” misspelling the word “there” as “ther” and incorrectly using “effect” instead of “affect.” The post referenced Title 18, Chapter 115, Section 2387 of the United States Code. The message concluded with the emphatic directive: “DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE!!!”
After deleting the error-riddled post, Trump returned to Truth Social with a corrected version. This time he spelled “there” correctly and replaced the problematic word “effect” with “impact,” writing: “There are laws that impact our nation.” The rest of the post remained largely the same, still ending with his call to action in all capital letters.
The president appeared to reference Kirk Lippold in the post, citing the federal statute. Trump’s message appeared directed at political adversaries he has accused of attempting to influence military personnel.
The late-night rant follows ongoing tensions between Trump and a group of six Democratic lawmakers he has dubbed the “Seditious Six.” Last month, Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and five other Democratic members of Congress released a video reminding members of the Armed Forces and intelligence community of their constitutional duty to refuse illegal orders. Trump took significant issue with this video, calling their behavior “seditious” and “punishable by death.”
Pete Hegseth escalated the situation by threatening to recall Kelly to active military service so he could face court-martial proceedings for appearing in the video. A court-martial would mean Kelly would face trial in a military court for allegedly violating military law.
Kelly responded to the threats during an appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. He called the threats “almost comical” and “absurd,” dismissing the administration’s legal arguments. The Arizona senator characterized the situation as an attempt at intimidation rather than a legitimate legal matter.
Regarding Trump’s suggestion that his conduct was punishable by death, Kelly remained defiant, saying he will not be silenced. He emphasized his commitment to show up for work every day, support the Constitution, do his job, and hold the administration accountable.
Trump’s Sunday evening activity on Truth Social was not limited to the post about military loyalty. Earlier that day, he refused to apologize for using an offensive slur against Tim Walz at Thanksgiving. When asked about the comment by reporters, Trump doubled down, criticizing policies related to immigration and funding.
The president’s pattern of late-night social media posts has drawn attention from both supporters and critics. Social media platforms have made it easier for political figures to communicate directly with the public without traditional media filters, but such direct communication also means errors and controversial statements can quickly become public before staff members have an opportunity to review them. Trump’s approach to social media has remained consistent throughout his political career, often posting spontaneous reactions to news events and political developments at all hours.
The incident highlights ongoing debates about presidential communication style and the role of social media in modern governance. While some view direct presidential communication as refreshing transparency, others have raised concerns about the tone and accuracy of official statements made through personal social media accounts. The deletion and reposting of messages also raises questions about the preservation of presidential records in the digital age.
