Former President Donald J. Trump promised Americans a “play-by-play” of President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday night, but his plans were thwarted by technical difficulties on his social media platform, Truth Social.
As President Biden delivered his remarks, Truth Social experienced outages, halting the stream of derogatory posts from Mr. Trump. The former president had prepared a response filled with mocking videos using Snapchat filters, but the interruptions prevented his message from reaching his followers.
Despite the technical issues, Mr. Trump’s social media accounts later featured videos edited to ridicule Mr. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during the State of the Union address. The videos portrayed the political figures with exaggerated features and costumes, adding a comedic twist to their speeches.
Throughout the night, Mr. Trump’s commentary on Mr. Biden’s address was filled with criticism, focusing on the president’s demeanor, appearance, and actions during the event. Conservative commentators also joined in, expressing dissatisfaction with Mr. Biden’s animated delivery.
In response to Mr. Trump’s online antics, the Biden campaign simply stated, “Sad,” alongside a screenshot of Truth Social’s outage. Despite the disruptions, Mr. Trump continued to post videos lambasting Mr. Biden for his policies and actions as president.
As the night came to a close, Mr. Trump’s accounts returned to their usual content, including a fabricated video of Mr. Biden in a flooded street with a burning American flag. The back-and-forth between the two political figures highlighted the intense rivalry and differing visions for the country.
Overall, the evening showcased the ongoing feud between Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden, with social media serving as a battleground for their competing narratives. Despite the technical challenges, both men used the platform to engage with their supporters and criticize their opponents.
