Truth Social post from Friday, August 21, 2026

Trump Effect: Bessent Ends Tax Breaks for Illegals: https://www. breitbart.com/politics/2026/08 /19/trump-effect-bessent-ends-tax-breaks-for-illegals/

‘ECONOMIC D-DAY’: Trump Announces Unprecedented Operation To Crush Iran’s Shadow Economy: https://www. dailywire.com/news/economic-d- day-trump-announces-unprecedented-operation-t…

Scott Bessent: Trump Fixed Biden's 'Mess' — Economy Is Rising: https://www. newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/scott-b essent-donald-trump-biden-administration/2026/08/14/id/1266109/

Trump claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz as war drags on: https://www. washingtonexaminer.com/policy/ defense/4684362/trump-total-control-strait-of-hormuz-war-iran/

Trump says he’ll declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran, during Long Island rally: https:// nypost.com/2026/08/14/us-news/ trump-says-hell-declare-strait-of-…

Trump: US Has Total Control of Hormuz: https://www. newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/t rump-hormuz-iran/2026/08/12/id/1265856/