Trump's Truth Social Posts on 02/18/2026

I have been telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer, of the United Kingdom, that Leases are no good when it comes to Countries, and that he is making a big mistake by entering a 100 Year Lease with whoever it is that is "claiming" Right, Title, and Interest to Diego Garcia, strategically located in the Indian Ocean. Our relationship with the United Kingdom is a strong and powerful one, and it has been for many years, but Prime Minister Starmer is losing control of this important Island by claims of entities never known of before. In our opinion, they are fictitious in nature. Should Iran decide not to make a Deal, it may be necessary for the United States to use Diego Garcia, and the Airfield located in Fairford, in order to eradicate a potential attack by a highly unstable and dangerous Regime — An attack that would potentially be made on the United Kingdom, as well as other friendly Countries. Prime Minister Starmer should not lose control, for any reason, of Diego Garcia, by entering a tenuous, at best, 100 Year Lease. This land should not be taken away from the U.K. and, if it is allowed to be, it will be a blight on our Great Ally. We will always be ready, willing, and able to fight for the U.K., but they have to remain strong in the face of Wokeism, and other problems put before them. DO NOT GIVE AWAY DIEGO GARCIA!

Will be the Greatest Ballroom ever built, now rising at the site of the White House — Fully paid for by American Patriot Donors. ZERO cost to our United States Taxpayers!

THE UNITED STATES TRADE DEFICIT HAS BEEN REDUCED BY 78% BECAUSE OF THE TARIFFS BEING CHARGED TO OTHER COMPANIES AND COUNTRIES. IT WILL GO INTO POSITIVE TERRITORY DURING THIS YEAR, FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY DECADES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

Czech Deputy PM Petr Macinka: Great job in your Debate against Hillary Clinton on various subjects, including her ridiculous views on Gender. Say hello to everybody in your wonderful Country! President DJT

It is my Great Honor to nominate Justin Smith to serve as Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in Missouri. Justin is a very Smart and Talented Attorney, who received his J.D. from the University of Missouri School of Law, and is the Co-Owner of the James D. Otis Law Group. Justin has defended many of my Common Sense and Popular Policies, like Energy Dominance and Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports. Justin also played a BIG role in securing a Supreme Court Landmark Victory on Presidential Immunity. He is a true America First Fighter, who will continue to deliver strong results for the American People. Congratulations Justin!

I am pleased to nominate Tony Powell to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Tony currently serves as Kansas' Solicitor General and, previously, distinguished himself as a Judge on the Kansas Court of Appeals, and four term Kansas State Representative, where he served as the Chairman on the Ethics and Elections Committee. Tony received his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law, and B.A. from George Washington University. He is Highly Respected for his extensive appellate and trial experience, and his unwavering commitment to upholding the Rule of Law, and protecting our Constitution. I am confident that Tony will continue to protect the Integrity of our Legal System in his new role. Congratulations Tony!

It is my Honor to nominate Tony Mattivi to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. Tony is Highly Qualified, currently serving as the Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and, previously, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Kansas for more than 20 years, where he focused on National Security and Anti Terrorism cases. Tony received his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law, and B.S. from Metropolitan State College in Denver. Tony's vast experience has prepared him well to serve the Great People of Kansas, and restore LAW and ORDER. Congratulations Tony!

I am pleased to announce that I am nominating Jeffrey Kuhlman to serve as Judge on the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. A proud Graduate of Kansas State University, and George Mason University School of Law, Jeff brings tremendous experience to the role, and will do a fantastic job for the Great People of Kansas, a State I won three times! He is currently a Partner at Watkins Calcara in Great Bend, Kansas, where he practices complex Commercial and Civil Litigation, and previously served as a Law Clerk to Judge Eric Melgren. Jeff is TOUGH and SMART, and will tirelessly defend our Constitution in this new position. Congratulations Jeff!