Trump's Bold Comparison
In a recent revelation, former President Donald Trump drew a parallel between his social media activity and one of America's most significant historical speeches. According to Fox News personality Jesse Watters, Trump made this comparison while giving a tour of the White House during his presidency.
The White House Encounter
Watters recounted the incident during a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. He described standing with Trump near the Gettysburg Address, which was displayed in a protective glass case.
"We go up there, and there's the Gettysburg Address, and it's encased in glass," Watters remembered. "And he's standing next to it and he says, 'You know, Jesse, some people say my Twitter account is the modern-day equivalent of the Gettysburg Address.'"
Watters responded with humor, asking, "I said, 'some people, meaning you?'" The audience at the event found the exchange amusing.
Historical Context and Timing
This comment was reportedly made before Elon Musk acquired Twitter and changed its name to X, and several years before Trump launched his own social media platform, Truth Social. The Gettysburg Address remains President Abraham Lincoln's iconic 1863 speech that honored Union soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg.
Lincoln's brief but powerful address concluded with the memorable words about ensuring "that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Additional Tour Details
Watters mentioned that Sebastian Gorka and Stuart Varney also joined the White House tour. During the visit, Trump showed them a Claude Monet painting that once belonged to Jackie Kennedy. Watters said he advised against Trump's plan to take the artwork when leaving office.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Trump has referenced Lincoln. In 2024, he claimed to have "done more for the Black individual" than the 16th president.
Preservation of Digital Legacy
All of Trump's social media posts are preserved by the National Archives and Records Administration, ensuring they remain part of the historical record as long as the nation exists.
