Washington DC Makeover

President Donald Trump spent the morning posting a wide mix of messages on Truth Social, including an image tied to QAnon symbolism as attention stayed fixed on Iran peace talks. The posts also spotlighted his drive to reshape Washington, D.C., with new gilded details and major public works. One of the most striking posts was a fan image showing Trump before a cosmic storm over the White House, with the letters “Q+” and the line “every battle is won before it is fought.” The image appears to draw on QAnon themes, and www.the-independent.com reported that it likely came from an account called Spiritual Street Fighter. The president shared the image after posting that recent updates on the Iran negotiations were “Fake News.” He wrote that the claims about a deal “bears no relation to the truth” and called the people involved “very dishonorable.” QAnon imagery returns to Trump’s feed The post fits a pattern that has followed Trump for years, even as some QAnon followers have grown disillusioned with him. Their long-promised “storm” of retribution never arrived, and the administration’s handling of the Epstein files did not satisfy parts of the movement either. Trump has also used QAnon-linked imagery before. The same account appears to have produced a similar post that he reshared in April. Washington makeover stays in focus Another post showed massive gold-painted horse heads as Trump touted the re-gilding of The Arts of War statues in Washington, D.C. The statues are usually displayed between the Lincoln Memorial and the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near the site of his proposed arch monument. He has pushed for the statues to be refinished before July 4 as part of a broader effort to prepare the capital for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The administration reportedly gave a Maryland studio a $5 million contract without the usual full competitive bidding process. A separate contractor reportedly received a $6.9 million no-bid contract to repaint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump has also advanced other major projects, including a new victory arch and a signature ballroom at the White House, both of which have faced legal challenges. More posts aimed at media and elections Trump’s Monday posts also returned to familiar themes, including criticism of the media and claims of voter fraud without evidence. He shared an article attacking former 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley, who was fired during the remaking of CBS News leadership. He also echoed Republican allies in suggesting fraud in recent California elections tied to Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral campaign. No evidence of fraud has emerged, and the Justice Department reportedly has not launched new criminal cases related to those elections. Read more at: www.the-independent.com

Trump’s Truth Social Blitz Mixes QAnon Imagery With DC Makeover Push