White House Posts Trump Meme Claiming Shift from Hunted to Hunter

The Trump White House recently shared a graphic featuring President Trump with American patriotic imagery and the quote, "I was the hunted — NOW I’M THE HUNTER," which sparked widespread criticism and ridicule on social media and among conservatives. The graphic appears to symbolize Trump's narrative of moving from being persecuted by various legal indictments and investigations in 2023 to taking aggressive action against his perceived enemies. While the White House did not explicitly identify who Trump is "hunting," he has publicly targeted figures such as Barack Obama and Adam Schiff. Trump has long characterized investigations and indictments against him as politically motivated "witch hunts," including probes into election interference, business practices, and the January 6 Capitol riot. The meme was reportedly inspired by Trump's own remarks comparing his first and second terms, and it coincides with other controversial moves by his administration, such as releasing files alleging misconduct by former officials and legal battles with media outlets. Despite the administration’s intent to portray strength and resilience, many view the post as unprofessional and cringe-worthy, with some internet users demanding transparency on other scandals, including the Jeffrey Epstein case.