White House Sparks Outrage with ‘King Trump’ Post—What Are They Thinking?

Hold onto your crowns, folks! Things got a little spicy over at the White House’s social media team. Recently, they shared what can best be described as a bizarre magazine cover featuring none other than Donald Trump dressed like royalty (think gold crown and all), captioned with “LONG LIVE THE KING!” This eye-catching post was meant to celebrate Trump’s decision to end New York City’s congestion pricing program, but it has left many scratching their heads and shaking their fists. Over 53,000 comments flooded in, and let’s just say, the feedback wasn’t exactly a love letter.

As they rode this strange royal wave, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich fanned the flames on social media by resharing the post, which only escalated the debate. Skepticism reigned as social media users questioned the appropriateness of such imagery, penned with an urgent proclamation from Trump declaring, “Congestion Pricing is DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED.” Many commenters, including one user who quipped, “Can you IMAGINE if Biden or Obama posted photos of themselves in king crowns from official accounts?!” expressed their disbelief at the lack of decorum, reflecting on the nation’s founding principles.

Amidst the chaos, New York Governor Kathy Hochul took it upon herself to respond, slamming the post and defending the congestion pricing initiative (which, she notes, has drastically reduced gridlock and spiked business activity). Hochul asserted that Americans live “in a nation of laws, not ruled by a king,” and declared the administration’s fight against her policies isn’t over yet, hinting at legal battles ahead.

As the comedy of errors unfolded, we’re left to wonder: Is this just the latest move in a new-age trolling strategy? Trump’s team has had its fair share of shocking social media moments lately—this post fits into a troubling pattern reminiscent of his Truth Social posts, raising questions about how this behavior is shaping public perception.

Love it or hate it, the “King Trump” saga has struck a chord, reminding us that social media is the new political battleground—and the stakes are as high as ever.

Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC