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Trump Truth Social posting spree

Desperate Trump, 79, Self-Soothes With Manic Posting Spree

EXECUTIVE TIME

The president appeared determined to push one message during his latest Truth Social blitz: Donald Trump is still in his prime.

Greg Bovino

Disgraced Trump Goon Urges Revolt Against His Old Bosses

PETTY WORDS

Annabella Rosciglione

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 12: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in front of the American flag to the press as he departs the White House on May 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is traveling to China where he is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for expected talks on the Iran conflict, trade imbalances, regional security, and economic cooperation between the two countries. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump Turns on ‘Weak-Minded’ MAGA Rep He Endorsed Four Times

HEAD SPINNER

Why Desperate Trump Can’t Spin This FailureTRUMP’S GREAT FALL

Inside Trump's Head

Donald Trumps China Fail. illo

MAGA-Curious CBS Boss Plots ‘Massive Changes’ to Top ProgramWHOLE NEW SHOW

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 18: The Free Press' Honestly with Bari Weiss (pictured) hosts Senator Ted Cruz presented by Uber and X on January 18, 2025 in Washington, DC.

GOP Senator Exposes Pentagon Pete's 'Amateur Hour' SchemeSHOTS FIRED

Pete and Thom

I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over FitnessBOUNCE WITH ME

Looker LEKFIT Rebounder photo illo illustration.

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BALMEDIE, SCOTLAND - JULY 29: U.S. President Donald Trump holds a driver after teeing off during the opening of his new golf course at his Trump International Golf links resort on July 29, 2025 in Balmedie, Scotland. President Trump is visiting Scotland in a trip that’s part-vacation, part-work, as he stayed at his Trump Turnberry golf course, followed by Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire, between July 25 to 29. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Shocking Scale of New Trump Grift Is Revealed

FLEECING

The money has been referred to as the president’s personal “slush fund.”

Annabella Rosciglione

A photo illo illustration of Danielle Deadwyler and Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully from X-Files.

New ‘X-Files’ Star Reacts to Gillian Anderson’s Plea

Obsessed: The Podcast, Owen Mason-Hill

Donald Trump and a Trump Mobile phone

Trump Mobile Called Out for Suspicious Blunders in New Promo

Ryan Nichols-Donald Trump

Pardoned Jan 6er Who Vowed to ‘Bring Violence’ Busted Again

Sarah-Jane Collins

Donald Trump pretends to fall asleep (which he actually often does in Oval Office meetings) as he mocks a political opponent in a past presidential campaign.

White House Reveals Secret New Hospital for Trump, 79

Allison Quinn, Mary Papenfuss

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You’ll Never Guess What This Hollywood Icon Looks Like Now

John Travolta attends the "Karma" screening in a white beret during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival in 2026.

South Korea's Soldiers Report Plastic Surgery Problems

A photo illustration illo for The Looker of a South Korean soldier and scalpels.

This Popular Anti-Wrinkle Technique Isn't Worth the Effort

Face tape

Olympic Champion Reacts to Being Called 'Unrecognizable'

Ryan Lochte on Day One of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 28, 2012, in London, England.

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A photo illo illustration of Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks for the Obsessed podcast.

Obsessed: The Podcast

How ‘Hacks’ Fulfilled Viewers’ Ultimate Lesbian ‘Fantasy’

“Hacks” co-creator Jen Statsky reveals how the show finally gave its fans what they wanted on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Obsessed: The Podcast,

Owen Mason-Hill

L to R: Matt Damon is Odysseus and Zendaya is Athena in THE ODYSSEY, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Celebrity

MAGA Melts Down Over Already Sold-Out Summer Blockbuster

Owen Mason-Hill

SEINFELD -- "The Mango" Episode 1 -- Pictured: (l-r) Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes, Jerry Seinfeld as Himself (Photo by Monty Brinton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

Celebrity

‘Seinfeld’ Star Reveals ‘Big Argument’ That Broke Out on Set

Owen Mason-Hill

(L-R) Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton.

Newest ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Is the Best Since the Original

BACK IN THE SADDLE

Charting the further exploits of the franchise’s favorite characters, ‘‘Dutton Ranch” gets back to basics.

Nick Schager

MAGA Meltdown Over ‘The Odyssey’ Gets Celebrity Pushback

Owen Mason-Hill

Matt Damon is Odysseus in THE ODYSSEY, written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Newest ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff Is the Best Since the Original

(L-R) Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton.

Marvel’s Awesome Latest Is ‘John Wick’ Times One Thousand

Jon Bernthal at Frank Castle/The Punisher.

‘The Comeback’ Finale Is a Near-Perfect Masterpiece

Lisa Kudrow in 'The Comeback'

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Trump’s Cankles Make a Surprise Cameo in China

Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping

Trump’s Secret Midterms Confession Spells Doom for GOP

Donald Trump and the US Capitol

Jen Psaki Hits Back at Eric Trump With On-Air Fact Check

Jen Psaki

SCOTUS Justice Rejects Calls to Recuse Himself in Major Case

Annabella Rosciglione

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Eric Trump

Eric Trump Has Epic Meltdown at Primetime TV Host

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON

William Vaillancourt

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reacts prior to a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Secret Memo Calls Out Pentagon Pete for Drone ‘Mishaps’

INTERNAL PANIC

A photo illo illustration of Donald Trump and President Xi.

This Proves Trump Is Shrinking in Every Way: Political Guru

INCREDIBLE SHRINKING POTUS

David Rothkopf breaks down Trump’s lackluster China trip and the growing signs he is struggling to gain control of world events.

William Vaillancourt, The Daily Beast Podcast

Felon Tina Peters, who ran for the Republican Secretary of State for Colorado in 2022, sings the National anthem during her campaign.

Final 2020 Election Nut Is Freed Early—by Democrat

OFF THE HOOK

Illo illustration of a yelling donald trump with lightning bolts coming out of his mouth

Trump Unravels in Jaw-Dropping ‘Treason’ Rant on AF1

CABIN FEVER

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A photo illo illustration of Elizabeth Denton for The Looker about hair peptides.

I Tried Peptide-Powered Vitamins for Hormonal Hair Loss

ROOT CAUSE

Elizabeth Denton

Loving Tan 10 MIN Express Self-Tanning Smoothing Mask Dark.

I Tried a 10-Minute Self-Tanner Mask—These Are My Results

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I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over FitnessBOUNCE WITH ME

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Theresa Holland

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Take Up to 50% Off at Lululemon’s Under-the-Radar OutletNEVER TOO MUCH

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