Steven Cheung has become a focus online after new posts showed how he helps shape Donald Trump’s online messages. Cheung works as Trump’s director of communications and has stayed close to him since at least the 2016 election. Many people are now saying he is the main person behind some of Trump’s strong insults and attacks that appear on his social media pages.
One post says Cheung is “Trump’s official presidential troll” who helps him develop and spread rants online. Another post shows an email where Cheung said on election night in 2016 that “we aren’t to lose as bad as people think.” A former staffer shared that Cheung once told him he just wanted to get through the “circus” and go back to working in the UFC. These details have added to the talk that Cheung is a key player in Trump’s team, particularly given the importance of Truth Social in Trump’s communication strategy.
Some people believe Trump’s online voice is shaped by his team
Several people commented that Trump does not write many of the tweets himself. One person said Trump “barely has input on them, it’s all from his sons and people like this.” Some think Cheung and other insiders decide what is posted, not Trump alone. The group that posted the first message said people should not insult Cheung without tagging his real accounts, which they said are @StevenCheung and @StevenCheung47.
This is Steven Cheung, Trump's director of communications. He's Trump's official presidential troll and helps him develop and spread insults and rants on his social media accounts. pic.twitter.com/tOqVCpKHjH
— Anonymous (@YourAnonCentral) June 27, 2025
Some people online said the talk has gone too far. One user asked people to ‘focus on respectful communication, please.’ But others kept making jokes about Cheung’s looks and job, reflecting the pattern of online controversies that surround Trump’s social media presence. One user even posted a black and white photo comparing him to Oddjob, a James Bond character. It shows how Cheung has become part of online jokes and memes.
In another comment, a user shared that Cheung once told him on election night that he was sure Trump would win and that the loss would not be as bad as people thought. He also said Cheung was once his staff member and wanted to get back to the UFC after politics. This has made some people think Cheung did not plan to stay in politics for a long time.
These posts show how people believe Cheung plays an important part in Trump’s public posts. Even though Trump is known for his strong and personal style, some believe his team helps him plan what to say online. So far, Steven Cheung has not replied to these posts directly, but people are watching what he says next on his social media.
