Trump shares post saying he tops every conqueror who ever lived

WorldPolitics
18 Jun 2026 • 7:07 PM MYT
The Independent
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Trump shares post saying he tops every conqueror who ever lived

  • Donald Trump shared a Truth Social post claiming he is the "most powerful person that has EVER walked this planet."
  • The post, attributed to "Presidential Historian Dave King," favorably compares Trump to historical figures such as Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and William the Conqueror.
  • King argues that Trump's global reach, manpower, technology, and economic influence surpass those of past powerful leaders.
  • Trump endorsed the comparison by captioning the shared post with "Sounds good to me!"
  • This social media activity was part of a late-night spree following a deal to end the U.S. war with Iran, and of a period of quieter social media use during a G7 summit.

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