President Donald Trump launched an extraordinary social media blitz on the evening of Monday, Dec. 1, sharing over 160 posts in just five hours on his Truth Social platform. The posting spree, which ran from 7 p.m. to midnight Eastern Time, included everything from conspiracy theories to attacks on political opponents, with Trump at times posting more than once per minute.
Among the most explosive content shared during the evening was a post from the account “@juliesnark1731” that guaranteed former President Barack Obama would face a military tribunal. “When the Director of National Intelligence tells the public, Obama committed TREASON and President Trump is your President, you can 100% know we will see his MILITARY TRIBUNAL,” the original post read, which Trump then amplified to his 11-plus million followers.
The claim referenced statements made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in July 2025, when she claimed Obama and top officials in his administration engaged in a “treasonous conspiracy” related to an intelligence document about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election. However, there is no evidence Obama committed any crime. Even if a former president had hypothetically committed a criminal act without presidential immunity, they would not face a military tribunal, as the president is a civilian not subject to the armed forces’ justice system.
The military tribunal post was far from the only conspiracy theory Trump promoted during his late-night session. He shared a video from controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones featuring businessman Patrick Byrne, who claimed Michelle Obama “used Biden’s autopen in the final days of his disastrous administration to pardon key individuals.” According to Byrne’s baseless allegation, the former first lady issued “four or five pardons” using the device. There is no basis for this tale, which had previously circulated among pro-Trump conspiracy theorists on social media.
Another frequently shared conspiracy involved Joe Biden’s former White House Chief of Staff Jeffrey Zients. Trump reposted claims that Zients’ approval for autopen use had been forged, based on a 14-second video clip from his testimony before the House Oversight Committee. The shortened clip showed Zients saying he did not believe he personally wrote an email approving autopen use, but conveniently omitted his immediate clarification that he had authorized his chief of staff to send the email on his behalf because “time was of the essence.”
Trump also revived false claims about former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, sharing a post stating that “Nancy Pelosi’s former top staffer said Nancy planned January 6th for two years.” The post included a brief video of Ashley Etienne, Pelosi’s former communications director, discussing how the office was “planning for a January 6th-type of an event two years before it happened.” The critical distinction in Etienne’s actual statement—that Pelosi’s office prepared to respond to a potential attack, not that they planned the attack itself—was lost in the truncated clip.
The volume and pace of Trump’s posting Monday evening stood out even by his own prolific standards. Many posts were shared twice, first in their original form and then again almost immediately with added commentary from Trump or another user. The repetitive pattern clogged his feed but allowed him to maintain his rapid-fire posting rate throughout the evening.
Interspersed among the conspiracy theories were attacks on familiar political targets. Trump went after California Gov. Gavin Newsom, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, Sen. Adam Schiff of California, and Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly. Trump also shared content involving tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. The posts also included self-congratulatory content, with one video declaring Trump “the greatest president to ever live” and another celebrating that “Christmas is officially great again.”
Despite the late-night marathon session, the 79-year-old president was up early the following morning. At 5:48 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, Trump posted his first message of the day: “TRUTH SOCIAL IS THE BEST! There is nothing even close!!!” He shared the same message twice, continuing his pattern from the previous evening.
The Monday night posting spree represented a continuation of Trump’s long-standing social media habits. His previous posting records have demonstrated his prolific use of social media platforms to communicate directly with supporters and critics alike.
Trump’s enthusiasm for Truth Social has remained consistent since the platform’s launch. The site serves as his primary outlet for communicating directly with supporters, free from the content moderation policies of mainstream social media platforms. His ability to share unverified claims and conspiracy theories without immediate fact-checking has made the platform central to his communication strategy.
The evening’s posts covered a wide range of topics beyond conspiracy theories, including immigration policy, attacks on Democratic lawmakers, and praise for his administration’s work. However, the promotion of easily disprovable claims about Obama, Michelle Obama, Pelosi, and others raised questions about the spread of misinformation from the highest office in the country.
The pattern of sharing incomplete video clips to support false narratives appeared repeatedly throughout the night. By removing crucial context from testimony and interviews, the posts transformed innocuous or explanatory statements into apparent admissions of wrongdoing. This technique allowed conspiracy theories to flourish even when the full record clearly contradicted the claims being made.
As the president continues to maintain an active social media presence, the Monday night episode demonstrated both his enduring commitment to the platform and his willingness to amplify unsubstantiated allegations against political opponents. The posting marathon showed no signs of being an isolated incident, suggesting similar sessions may become a regular feature of Trump’s second term in office.
