President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day with a controversial post on his Truth Social platform, using the solemn occasion to lash out at political opponents, members of the judiciary, and President Joe Biden. In an all-caps message posted early Monday morning, Trump referred to his adversaries as “scum” and accused some federal judges of being “USA hating” and “monsters.”
“Happy Memorial Day to all, including the scum that spent the last four years trying to destroy our country through warped radical left minds,” Trump wrote, blaming Biden and his administration for what he claimed was the illegal entry of 21 million migrants — a number not supported by official U.S. Customs and Border Protection data.
He further accused federal judges of obstructing his immigration policies, alleging that they “protect” criminals and illegal migrants. “These USA hating judges… suffer from an ideology that is sick, and very dangerous for our country,” he wrote.
The post sparked criticism for politicizing Memorial Day, a holiday meant to honor U.S. military personnel who died in service. Traditionally, overtly celebratory or political messages are considered inappropriate on the occasion.
Later in the day, Trump is expected to participate in a more conventional observance at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. He is scheduled to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and deliver remarks at the site’s amphitheater.
The Memorial Day message followed a Saturday commencement address Trump delivered at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he blended typical advice to graduates with partisan themes. Wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat, he touted his past election win and revisited grievances over investigations into him.
He also declared that the military under his leadership would enter a “golden age,” one focused on combat readiness over cultural initiatives. “The job of the U.S. armed forces is not to host drag shows or spread democracy at gunpoint,” Trump said, emphasizing a doctrine of dominance over diplomacy.
Trump’s remarks have drawn criticism from political observers and military veterans alike, with some calling them divisive and inappropriate for the nation’s day of remembrance.
