Former President Donald Trump made his first post on X (formerly Twitter) in nearly a year on Monday, ahead of a scheduled conversation with Elon Musk, the platform’s owner, later that evening.

Highlights of Trump’s posts include:
– A two-and-a-half-minute video showcasing news coverage of the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago resort and his indictments, reinforcing his narrative of “political persecution.”
– In the video, Trump states, “The only crime I have committed is to fearlessly defend our nation,” emphasizing his victimhood stance.
– Key phrases from his campaign rallies repeated in the video:
– “They want to take away my freedom…”
– “They’re not coming after me; they’re coming after you…”
– Trump also promoted the live interview with Musk, branding it as “the interview of the century!”
– His last X post before Monday was his mugshot from August 24, 2023, after being processed for the Georgia election case.
– Another video posted by Trump featured rally-style rhetoric about battling the “deep state,” and he questioned if Americans are better off now compared to his presidency, calling for a return to safety and financial stability in America.