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- Trump Gets Revenge on Bolton - Summary of the Internet – August 23, 2025
Trump Gets Revenge on Bolton - Summary of the Internet – August 23, 2025
Bolton got raided, UFC fighters got KO’d, and Texas got maps redrawn—Saturday didn’t come to play.
Hi ! America is speedrunning both democracy and martial law while TikTok is speedrunning your smile muscles. Meanwhile, the UK is out here arguing whether a carnival should be a street party or a stadium event. This is the internet right now: chaos, color, and knockout punches. |
✅ Top 3 Must-Post Trends
1. FBI Raids John Bolton’s Home in Major Trump Administration Investigation

Why is Trump so mad at Colonel Sanders
The FBI executed a highly publicized raid at former Trump adviser John Bolton’s Maryland home, reigniting controversy over his handling of classified materials. Unlike typical discreet raids, agents arrived in clearly marked jackets and FBI Director Kash Patel even hyped the raid on social media, writing: “NO ONE is above the law.” The investigation revisits Bolton’s memoir The Room Where It Happened, which sharply criticized Trump’s foreign policy and Russia stance .
This public spectacle signals something new: Trump’s administration using law enforcement as a public-facing tool of retribution. Bolton, once Trump’s national security advisor, became a fierce critic after 2019. Neighbors described confusion as federal SUVs filled the street, while political analysts warned this could be the first domino in a wave of raids against Trump critics. It’s not just a raid—it’s an escalation in how political enemies are dealt with in public view .
🎯 Why it’s a post opportunity: Political retribution + FBI raid visuals = content gold.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok POV skit: “POV: you tweeted against Trump and black SUVs pull up”
IG carousel: Bolton’s timeline from Trump ally → critic → raid target
X thread: “Here’s why Bolton’s FBI raid is either justice served OR political revenge…”
📣 CTA: “Justice or vengeance—what’s your take?”
2. UFC Shanghai Delivers Shocking Upsets as MMA Returns to China

Ugh.. I need to work out.
UFC’s first mainland China card since COVID delivered pure chaos. Kyle Daukaus crushed Michel Pereira in just 43 seconds, Yi Zha landed a 37-second KO, and Chinese fighters lit up the stadium. Even the co-main caught attention: Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling at a strange 153 lb catchweight .
The Shanghai Indoor Stadium was packed, and Chinese fans erupted every time their countrymen won. Online, the event trended on both Weibo and X as clips of Pereira’s KO went viral worldwide. For UFC, this wasn’t just fights—it was a statement: China is back as a fight hub, with a potential billion-strong audience .
🎯 Why it’s a post opportunity: Brutal knockouts + nationalist pride + fight clips = algorithm candy.
✍️ Post Ideas:
TikTok reaction: Daukaus KO freeze-frame + shocked overlay
IG Reel: “3 times UFC Shanghai made me SCREAM” montage
X: Live-tweet gifs of every knockout with hot takes
📣 CTA: “Which KO had you screaming?”
3. Texas Republicans Pass Controversial Redistricting Map
In a midnight session, Texas Republicans pushed through a Trump-endorsed congressional map aimed at flipping 5 House seats red. Democrats had staged walkouts for weeks, but returned to establish a legal record before inevitable lawsuits. The maps carve up Austin, Houston, and Dallas to weaken Democratic influence, while making South Texas districts more conservative .
California Democrats immediately fired back with their own redistricting play, setting up a red-vs-blue arms race. For the first time, both states abandoned traditional census cycles in favor of mid-decade redraws. Voting rights groups warn the Texas map dilutes Black and Hispanic voices, while Republicans claim they’re “securing democracy.” Expect courtroom drama ahead .
🎯 Why it’s a post opportunity: Gerrymandering visuals + partisan drama = engagement spikes.
✍️ Post Ideas:
IG carousel: Before/after district maps with “This is how the game is rigged.”
TikTok: “Texas just redrew democracy itself” explainer with maps.
X: 🧵 “How Texas & California just launched a redistricting war.”
📣 CTA: “Gerrymandering or democracy in action—what’s your take?”
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📈 Other Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore
4. UK Anti-Asylum Hotel Protests Explode
Protests erupted outside UK hotels housing asylum seekers after a High Court injunction allowed councils to block placements. Far-right groups are mobilizing online while anti-racism orgs rally counter-protests .
💡 Post Idea: TikTok explainer “Why UK asylum hotels are ground zero for protests.”
🗣️ CTA: “Protests or prejudice—what’s driving this?”
5. Ghislaine Maxwell DOJ Interview Released
Convicted trafficker Maxwell called Trump “a gentleman” and denied seeing him in Epstein-related settings . Release timing feels strategic, as broader Epstein files remain sealed.
💡 Post Idea: IG carousel contrasting Maxwell’s words vs. conviction timeline.
🗣️ CTA: “Do you buy her testimony?”
6. Notting Hill Carnival Safety Concerns
As the carnival kicks off, parents of Takayo Nembhard (killed in 2022) plead for justice. Meanwhile, politicians debate relocating the event to Hyde Park due to overcrowding risks .
💡 Post Idea: Split-screen Reel—colorful carnival vs. grieving parents.
🗣️ CTA: “Tradition or safety first?”
7. National Guard Armed in DC
Trump’s Pentagon ordered Guard troops in DC to carry weapons, escalating federal control. Polls show 79% of DC residents oppose .
💡 Post Idea: Carousel with “Before vs. After: DC streets now vs. federalized.”
🗣️ CTA: “Would you accept troops in your city?”
8. UFC Shanghai Round Two Coverage
Additional viral clips from the card—Yi Zha’s 37s KO and Rong Zhu’s gritty decision—kept Chinese social media buzzing .
💡 Post Idea: “Top 3 clips from UFC Shanghai you HAVE to see.”
🗣️ CTA: “Which fighter’s stock went up the most?”
9. California Joins Redistricting War
Newsom signed a law to secure 5 Dem seats as retaliation against Texas. Other states may follow .
💡 Post Idea: Meme: “When democracy becomes a drawing contest.”
🗣️ CTA: “Fair play or power grab?”
10. TikTok’s “Smile If You” Challenge
Couples whisper “smile if you want X” and involuntary grins betray secrets. Incredibly simple + addictive .
💡 Post Idea: Try it on a partner with an outrageous prompt.
🗣️ CTA: “Would you fail this challenge?”

#UFCShanghai — knockout clips everywhere
#Bolton — FBI raid reactions
#NottingHillCarnival — UK’s cultural flashpoint
#TexasRedistricting — partisan battle lines
#SmileIfYou — viral TikTok challenge
💡 Engagement Tip of the Day
Strike while hot. Don’t wait for tomorrow’s recap—Bolton raids and UFC knockouts are already circulating. Speed > polish.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Aug 25: Notting Hill Carnival concludes—expect stats + aftermath stories
Aug 26: National Dog Day 🐕 huge posting opportunity
Texas Democrats file lawsuits against new map early this week