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‘Now I'm the hunter': Cornered, Trump claims turning table on critics, rivals amid Epstein files row
The White House on Tuesday shared a post on X that gallantly showed President Donald Trump, with the caption, 'I was the hunted, now I am the hunter,' a quote said by the Republican leader referring to Democrat leaders.
The post read, 'They came after the wrong man.'
They came after the wrong man. pic.twitter.com/hgKfdvAVQS — The White House (@WhiteHouse) July 22, 2025
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Trump completed six months in the White House on Monday. These six months were defined by chaos, internal struggles, and rifts with the world that cornered Trump. The president has come under attack from not only the Opposition but within his Maga (Make America Great Again) campaign members.
😳Trump: "I was the hunted, now I'm the hunter"
The golden collection of quotes from the U.S. president got a new addition. https://t.co/YrF6Ovznuv pic.twitter.com/fH7Gs5mdsk — NEXTA (@nexta_tv) June 19, 2025
How the tables turn
The US President has long been accused of capitalising on Russia in his favour to win the 2016 elections. However, on Monday, Trump turned that accusation around on former President Barack Obama.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) under Tulsi Gabbard has published a report 'revealing overwhelming evidence' that President Obama and his national security officials 'manufactured and politicised intelligence' to launch a 'years-long coup against President Trump.'
The declassified files show Obama administration officials exchanging correspondence regarding Russian attempts to interfere in the election, concluding that while it was unlikely Russian hackers could successfully breach physical election infrastructure or alter vote totals without being detected, they could potentially succeed in undermining public confidence in the electoral process.
Trump posts AI video
Escalating his attacks against Obama, Trump posted an AI-generated video showing the former president getting arrested by FBI agents in the Oval Office, the same room he once occupied.
The digitally altered video, shared on Trump's Truth Social platform, opens with Obama saying, 'especially the President is above the law,' followed by a montage of various US leaders asserting, 'no one is above the law.' The scene then shifts to a fabricated sequence of two FBI agents handcuffing Obama, while Trump watches from the sidelines with a smile. The clip ends with a fake shot of Obama in an orange jumpsuit behind bars.
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About the Author Yuvraj Pokharna Yuvraj Pokharna is a Surat-based author and media panelist who vociferously voices his opinions on issues of Hindutva, Islamist Jihad, politics, policies, and sometimes mules over books. He can be followed on More tags : Amit Shah EAM S Jaishankar Narendra Modi Operation Sindoor Pahalgam attack parliament rajnath singh view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 30, 2025, 10:01 IST News opinion Write Mind | Op-Sindoor's Roar: Modi Govt's 16-Hour Parliament Masterclass Exposes Congress's Pakistan-Pampering DNA Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
