President Donald Trump shared a message filled with typographical errors on Truth Social late on Sunday night, November 30, 2025, but quickly removed it and posted a corrected version. The 79-year-old president’s initial post, which gained attention online for its spelling and grammatical mistakes, was deleted before he reposted an amended version.
The first version of Trump’s message started with “Ther are laws that effect our nation,” with “there” misspelled as “ther” and “effect” incorrectly used instead of “affect.” The message referred to Title 18, Chapter 115, Section 2387 of the United States Code and ended with “DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE!!!”
After taking down the erroneous post, Trump returned to Truth Social with a revised message. This time, he correctly spelled “there” and replaced “effect” with “impact,” writing: “There are laws that impact our nation.” The remainder of the post mainly stayed unchanged, still concluding with the call to action in capital letters.
The president’s post appeared to refer to Kirk Lippold while referencing the federal statute. Trump’s message seemed directed at political opponents whom he has accused of trying to influence military personnel.
This late-night post follows ongoing friction between Trump and a group of six Democratic lawmakers he calls the “Seditious Six.” Last month, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, along with five other Democratic members of Congress, released a video reminding the Armed Forces and the intelligence community members of their constitutional obligation to refuse illegal orders. Trump vehemently opposed the video, labeling their actions as “seditious” and “punishable by death.”
Pete Hegseth intensified the situation by threatening to recall Kelly to active military duty to face court-martial proceedings for his participation in the video. A court-martial would involve Kelly being tried in a military court for allegedly breaching military law.
Kelly addressed the threats during an appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, describing them as “almost comical” and “absurd,” and dismissing the administration’s legal stance. The Arizona senator characterized the situation as intimidation rather than a valid legal issue.
When it came to Trump’s suggestion that his conduct warranted the death penalty, Kelly stood firm, declaring he would not be silenced. He stressed his dedication to fulfilling his duties, supporting the Constitution, and holding the administration accountable.
Trump’s late Sunday night activity on Truth Social extended beyond the post about military loyalty. Earlier that day, when questioned by reporters aboard Air Force One about using an offensive slur against Tim Walz at Thanksgiving three days prior, Trump refused to apologize and repeated his comments.
The president’s pattern of late-night social media posts has drawn attention from supporters and critics alike. Social media platforms allow political figures to communicate directly with the public without traditional media filters. Still, this direct communication also means mistakes and contentious statements can quickly become public before staff members have a chance to review them. Trump’s approach to social media has remained unchanged throughout his political career, often posting spontaneous reactions to news events and political developments at all hours.
The incident underscores ongoing debates about presidential communication style and the role of social media in modern governance. While some view direct presidential communication as refreshing transparency, others have raised concerns about the tone and accuracy of official statements made through personal social media accounts. The deletion and reposting of messages also raises questions about the preservation of presidential records in the digital age.