Stephen King Delivers Blistering Criticism of Trump’s Chaotic Social Media Rants

The legendary horror author didn’t mince words when it came to his opinion of Donald Trump’s online behavior.

For years now, much of Trump’s communication with the public has come through his Truth Social account, where his posts often feature his trademark mix of bold promises, unusual phrasing, and a heavy dose of random capital letters.

One recent example had him declaring plans to fix Washington, D.C.’s crime problem:

“I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before. The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY. We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital.

The Criminals, you don’t have to move out. We’re going to put you in jail where you belong.”

As usual, the post included erratic capitalization—a quirk that has become synonymous with Trump’s style.

This time, Stephen King decided to weigh in. On August 17, the It author took to Twitter with a biting critique:

“Can you possibly trust a President who can’t spell, has serious problems with grammar, and capitalizes at random? I think not. A President who can’t write can’t think. Thank you for your attention to this matter.”

King’s comment immediately ignited debate online.

Some critics felt he went too far. One person replied: “You’re a writer. He’s a businessman and a leader. Do you refuse to trust your doctor just because he has bad handwriting?”

Another added: “Just because someone writes well doesn’t mean they’d make a good president.”

Others defended Trump more broadly, arguing that grammar mistakes don’t necessarily equal poor intelligence. One user wrote: “Plenty of people struggle with spelling or grammar who’d still do a better job than Trump. The real issue is how incoherent and erratic he sounds, not just the typos.”

Still, many agreed wholeheartedly with King’s assessment. One person praised his tweet as “the sharpest take of the day,” adding that Trump’s sloppy writing reflects a deeper problem. Another pointed to Trump’s recent slip, when he confused Alaska with Russia during a press comment: “A president who mixes up countries shouldn’t be anywhere near the Oval Office.”

Supporters of King summed it up bluntly: “A leader who can’t spell, who mangles grammar, and who litters posts with random capital letters isn’t just careless—he’s embarrassing the country on a global stage.”