
Donald Trump says he is now ‘the hunter’ in contrast to his first presidency
The remark came in response to a question about his decision to install towering new flagpoles on the White House grounds. Trump was met with the question, “What gave you the idea to do this?”
“I’ve had it for a long time,” Trump told reporters. “The first time I had it, you know, you guys were after me and I said, ‘I had to focus.’ I was the hunted. And now I’m the hunter. It’s a big difference.”

The president’s choice of words ignited immediate and polarized responses across the political spectrum. His supporters, including far-right Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, celebrated the statement as a symbol of strength.
They stole the 2020 election.
They tried to put him in jail.
They tried to kill him.
Yes he was the hunted.
But now he’s the hunter.🔥 https://t.co/Ude7tsP6qm
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) June 18, 2025
Greene reposted the quote on social media with the caption, “They stole the 2020 election. They tried to put him in jail. They tried to kill him. Yes he was the hunted. But now he’s the hunter.”
Internet reacts to Donald Trump’s fiery new statement
Donald Trump’s latest declaration, “I was the hunted. Now I’m the hunter,” made during the unveiling of massive new flagpoles outside the White House, has triggered a surge of passionate reactions across the internet.
One user praised, “Proud Trump voter!!! This man can’t be stopped.”
Proud Trump voter!!! This man cant be stopped
— Sean 🇺🇸⚓️ (@doc_1029) June 18, 2025
Another added, “Trump is our hope for the America we all dream for.”
Trump is our hope for the America we all dream for.
— 🤔 Critical Thinker (@Truth_Seeker_14) June 18, 2025
Social media lit up with MAGA supporters rallying behind Trump.
“THAT MAN IS MY PRESIDENT!!!!!! MAGA!!!!!” one wrote, while another commented, “What an absolute legend.”
THAT MAN IS MY PRESIDENT!!!!!!
MAGA!!!!!
— Joban Thomas Mcpherson (@olehootowl) June 19, 2025
What an absolute legend
— Whale Psychiatrist ™️ (@k_ovfefe2) June 18, 2025
“I’ll say it now, this is what I voted for,” a user lamented.
I’ll say it now, this is what i, voted for
— Chuckles & Cuddles (@StevenKLangton) June 18, 2025
One user asked, “What movie did he just watch?”
What movie did he just watch ?
— Moon Goddess Massage and Reiki (@Goddess_Moon) June 18, 2025
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