'Direct violation': Trump's latest social media post leads to accusations he broke the law

Donald Trump on Wednesday was accused of violating the law after posting a letter he received from a foreign leader.

Trump late on Tuesday evening posted on social media a letter from an unlikely source: Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas. Trump has previously used the word "Palestinian" as a slur against his enemies.

"It is with grave concern that I have received news and later on watched footage of your attempted assassination," Abbas wrote in the letter. "Acts of violence must not have a place in a world of law and order."

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In response to the letter, Trump wrote in permanent marker, "So nice - thank you. Everything will be good."

The comments told a different story, including allegations of law-breaking.

One Truth Social user, @Sainturho, wrote, "Direct violation of the Logan Act." The Logan Act is a United States federal law that "forbids private citizens from engaging in unauthorized correspondence with foreign governments," according to Britannica.

@SidneyReilly also chimed in, saying it was "1 awful leader meeting a fired leader failing to make a comeback."

"As usual Trump is law breaking," they wrote. "The Logan Act prohibits private citizens from engaging in foreign policy."

The user then added, "He just can't help himself. In case someone thinks it's ok cos he's a candidate it's not, he's still just a private felon."

The outrage also spilled onto other social media platforms. On X, @smalls2672 wrote, "Trump

Logan act

@ashleighlondon also inquired, "Doesn't this violate the Logan Act?"

Concerned MAGA fan @Lela2New chimed in, "This may be the Logan Act violation the dems have been salivating for. Give Trump a heads up, would you?"