Trump says America belongs to those who love the country

Trump says America belongs to those who love the country

Trump posts a patriotic message stating that the nation belongs to those who love it, continuing his theme of blending national identity with partisan rhetoric.

Richard Miniter
First Published: October 2, 2026, 12:41 AM ET

— Donald J. Trump posted a short message stating that the nation belongs only to those who love it, emphasizing a broad patriotic theme regarding American identity.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “America does not belong to those who hate it. America belongs to those who love it! Trump” on October 2, 2026 at 12:36 AM ET.

This is Trump’s 2nd message released today, and the last post was 24 minutes 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 1 of his 261 posts over the last 30 days classified as Culture posts.

President Donald J. Trump posed at WASHINGTON D.C.
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President Donald J. Trump posed at WASHINGTON D.C.

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The statement aligns with an ongoing strategy of blending patriotic themes with partisan rhetoric, a dynamic highlighted as he celebrates the joyous 250th anniversary of American independence arabnews.pk.

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