Trump shares video comparing himself to a lion facing jackals
Trump posts a video montage featuring audio of New York Attorney General Letitia James discussing the seizure of his assets, overlaid with narration about a lion defending its domain.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump shared a video comparing himself to a lion defending its domain against jackals, featuring an audio clip of New York Attorney General Letitia James discussing the seizure of his assets. Here is the full post on Truth Social: “Truth Social post containing 2 videos. Video transcript Get this lion.
He’s the king of the jungle. Huge mane out there. For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Jackals, hyenas, they’re barking at him, laughing at him.
We are transferring power back to you, the people. And at his toes, he leaves the food that’s in his domain. Tonight, New York State’s Attorney General Letitia James saying she’s prepared to seize Trump’s assets. And they get closer and closer and bolder and bolder till one day that lion gets up and tears everybody. Whether we are black or brown or white, we all bleed the same red blood of patriots.
So every once in a while, the lion has to show the jackals who he is.” on October 1, 2026 at 7:33 PM ET. This is Trump’s 16th message released today, and the last post was 2 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 87 of his 257 posts over the last 30 days classified as Image Only Posts.
Zenger analysis
Photo by Zenger analysis
Protomaps / Natural Earth – Tonight, New York