Trump marks Memorial Day targeting ‘RINOS’ and ‘Fools’ while barely mentioning fallen troops

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26 May 2026 • 1:59 AM MYT
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Trump marks Memorial Day targeting ‘RINOS’ and ‘Fools’ while barely mentioning fallen troops

  • President Donald Trump used Memorial Day to launch attacks on "Dumocrats" and Republican opponents via social media, largely overlooking the holiday's purpose of honoring fallen U.S. military personnel.
  • In his posts, Trump wished a "Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats," and asserted that Democrats have "BAD POLICY AND BAD CANDIDATES."
  • He specifically targeted critics of his administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran, including "Dumocrats," "RINOS" and Republican figures such as Senator Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy and Representative Thomas Massie.
  • Trump defended the potential Iran deal, stating it would be either "great and meaningful" or not happen, contrasting it with the "disaster" of the Obama administration's previous agreement.
  • The proposed Iran deal has faced significant criticism, even from within his own party, with prominent Republicans like Ted Cruz, Lindsey Graham and Mike Pompeo warning it could be a "disaster."

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