Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePortrait of Donald Trump President of the United States of America US posing on his arrival ahead of a dinner with the President of the French Republic and his wife organised to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Chateau de Versailles (AFP/Getty)Donald Trump shared a Truth Social post claiming he is the "most powerful person that has EVER walked this planet." The post, attributed to "Presidential Historian Dave King," favorably compares Trump to historical figures such as Genghis Khan, Napoleon, and William the Conqueror. King argues that Trump's global reach, manpower, technology, and economic influence surpass those of past powerful leaders. Trump endorsed the comparison by captioning the shared post with "Sounds good to me!" This social media activity was part of a late-night spree following a deal to end the U.S. war with Iran, and of a period of quieter social media use during a G7 summit. In fullTrump shares post claiming he is the ‘most powerful person that has ever walked this planet’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The post favorably compares the president to William the Conqueror, Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great

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