Former President Donald Trump, in a statement posted to social media on September 26th at approximately 7:00 AM UTC, redefined the concept of jihad as a "spiritual struggle" against economic and institutional challenges. He articulated this perspective in a post on X, formerly Twitter. Trump's statement characterized this spiritual struggle as being directed "against low productivity, corrupt institutions, burdensome regulations, and an uncertain investment environment." The former president did not provide further details regarding the context or specific instances that led to this reinterpretation during the reporting window. This reframing of the term, often associated with religious warfare, marks a significant departure from its conventional understanding. The statement was made in the early morning hours of September 26th, within the reporting period of 6:05 AM to 9:05 AM UTC.
