The White House on Friday posted a cryptic message on X (formerly Twitter), seemingly targeting the Democratic Party. The post featured a screenshot showing the account joined in January 2025, when President Donald Trump assumed office. Alongside the location pin, the text read, “Account based in: Rent Free in Democrats’ Heads.”
The cryptic message quickly went viral, drawing reactions from supporters and critics alike. Netizens praised the post as a clever political jab, while Democrats hit back, mocking the account as based in “Mom’s basement.”
Many are saying… pic.twitter.com/Ng9qM11iZ7
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 22, 2025
The post is part of an increasing trend of meme-style content from the Trump administration.
Netizens React to Meme-Style Post
The post sparked lively discussion online, with many users applauding the White House account for “trolling” the opposition. One user wrote, “Another banger from the White House Meme Team!” while another joked about the account paying “utilities in political capital.”
Another banger from the White House Meme Team!! pic.twitter.com/ecTuojcjb9
— Great Uncle Rom (@GreatUncleRom) November 22, 2025
Some critics dismissed the post as political theater lacking evidence, with one user emphasizing accountability over viral content. Supporters of the Democrats also criticized the post, questioning its purpose and credibility.
Democrats: ‘Stop the memes!’
Trump’s White House: turns the meme dial to 11.
— mdtlion (@mdtlion) November 22, 2025
This engagement highlights how meme-driven content from official government accounts can polarize public opinion while amplifying political messaging in unconventional ways.
The post comes amid a growing trend of meme-oriented communication from the White House under Trump’s second term. The account has increasingly shared humorous, viral, and sometimes controversial content to energize supporters and target political rivals. Recently, clips of Trump interacting with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani also went viral, showing the administration’s strategy of blending politics with social media engagement.
Find you somebody who looks at you like Donald Trump looks at Zohran Mamdani. pic.twitter.com/yEQ9GeE7QY
— Mike Nellis (@MikeNellis) November 21, 2025
Beyond resharing content from Trump or administration officials, the White House has at times directly criticized Democratic messages, labeling them “seditious and dangerous,” reflecting a shift in digital communication strategy in American politics.
Political Messaging Through Social Media
Experts note that the Trump White House’s approach to X combines traditional political messaging with meme culture to reach younger and online-savvy audiences. While supporters view the posts as entertaining and relatable, opponents argue that such posts risk trivializing serious governance issues.
The recent cryptic post demonstrates how digital communication strategies are reshaping political discourse, using humor, satire, and provocation to dominate social media attention.
As the 2026 midterms approach, the use of viral content by the White House is expected to remain a key tool for influencing public perception and energizing base voters.
Swastika Sruti is a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX Digital with 5 years of experience shaping stories that matter. She loves tracking politics- national and global trends, and never misses a chance to dig deeper into policies and developments. Passionate about what’s happening around us, she brings sharp insight and clarity to every piece she works on. When not curating news, she’s busy exploring what’s next in the world of public interest. You can reach her at [swastika.newsx@gmail.com]
