Trump reveals stark change he sees in himself since first term: 'I was the hunted, now I’m the hunter'

Donald Trump highlighted a stark contrast between his self-perception in his first term and how he sees himself now in his second
Donald Trump made the remark during the unveiling of massive new flagpoles outside the White House (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Donald Trump made the remark during the unveiling of massive new flagpoles outside the White House (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump offered a stark self-assessment on Wednesday, June 18, drawing a dramatic contrast between his first and second terms during a flagpole unveiling ceremony outside the White House.

In a brief exchange with reporters, Trump made a bold declaration, “I was the hunted. Now I’m the hunter.”



 

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.”

U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, one of the largest manufacturers of semiconductor chips, plans to invest $100 billion in new manufacturing facilities in the United States. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on March 3, 2025 in Washington, DC (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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. 



 

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.”



 

Another added, “Trump is our hope for the America we all dream for.”



 

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.”



 



 

“I’ll say it now, this is what I voted for,” a user lamented.



 

One user asked, “What movie did he just watch?”



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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