Overview
- President Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that “oil is flowing like never before,” saying the U.S. would resume a full naval blockade of Iran and touting new trade and investment shifts.
- Actor Christopher Meloni responded on X with a screenshot of Trump’s essay and a sarcastic ChatGPT prompt that called the post “deranged,” which sparked the latest media attention.
- Meloni’s reply continues a pattern of frequent, sharply worded criticism of Trump that included posts earlier this week criticizing personnel moves and comparing Trump unfavorably to Canada’s Mark Carney.
- Both Trump’s post and Meloni’s response remain on their social feeds and outlets reporting the exchange said the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- The exchange plays out against renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz after a collapsed U.S.‑Iran peace effort, a context that raises stakes for oil transport and possible effects on fuel prices while showing how celebrity voices shape public discussion of high‑risk policy moves.