Failing spectacularly in self-awareness, Donald Trump took to Truth Social to decry a “pro-criminal atmosphere,” igniting a predictable wave of ridicule on social media.

Trump’s outburst came after Gov. Tim Walz joined the Democrats’ 2024 ticket. The former president is criticizing Walz’s efforts to restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals. This policy, aimed at justice rather than leniency, became a focal point for Trump’s campaign.

The irony is striking. Trump’s criticism of Walz as “soft on crime” is especially absurd given his own legal troubles; a jury recently convicted him of 34 felonies. His campaign’s attempt to paint Walz as a criminal sympathizer only highlights Trump’s own criminal status.

Despite the clear contradiction, Trump doubled down on his narrative. Just hours after extensive media coverage of his campaign’s blunder, he reiterated his claims on social media, declaring, “We are living in a Pro Criminal Atmosphere. It will end on November 5th.”

Trump’s rhetoric underscores his troubling lack of self-awareness. He has publicly declared that “You’re not going to teach a criminal not to be a criminal” and insisted that “A criminal is a criminal,” dismissing any chance of rehabilitation. Moreover, Trump’s presidency was marred by scandalous pardons for politically connected criminals, and he has promised to issue more if re-elected, including clemency for those who violently clashed with police.

Social media users have quickly highlighted the absurdity of Trump’s claims. Check out some of the reactions below.