As Hurricane Dorian headed toward Florida this past week — seemingly on a direct path toward the wealthy barrier island of Palm Beach — President Donald Trump assured reporters he wasn’t worried about the fate of his private club there.

“Mar-a-Lago can handle itself,” Trump said Friday. “It’s a very powerful place.”

Still, Trump acknowledged, Dorian was a “monster” hurricane that “could be very devastating.”

For the next few days, as Florida held its breath while Dorian grew to a Category 5 storm, Trump kept a close watch on the storm. According to the Associated Press, Trump received hourly updates on Dorian, even while golfing at his private Virginia club.

The storm didn’t stray too far from Trump’s Twitter feed, either.

In the past 10 days, Trump posted about 200 tweets, mixing hurricane updates with whatever set him off in the moment.

Past presidents have seized on disasters as an opportunity to transcend politics and comfort the nation, if only for a moment. For Trump, even as Dorian canceled his travel plans and took lives in the Bahamas, he continued to call out political enemies and the news outlets covering this deadly storm.

While many Dorian-related tweets relayed vital government information, others challenged Puerto Rico leaders. His attempts at meteorology via Twitter vexed his own administration when he claimed Alabama was at risk from Dorian — which it wasn’t — leading the National Weather Service to correct him. He doubled down on Wednesday, sharing a photo of Dorian’s projected path that some suggested was doctored to include Alabama.

While Trump has never shied away from using the power of his social media presence during disasters, his tweets during this storm became the objects of intense speculation.

Trump tweeted 16 times about Dorian between Monday, Aug. 26, and Wednesday, Sept. 4. For Trump, that’s not an unprecedented number of tweets related to a hurricane.

During 2017′s Category 5 Hurricane Maria that swamped Puerto Rico, Trump tweeted about the storm seven times in the week or so of landfall, but then more in subsequent weeks following criticism of his administration’s handling of its response.

In 2018, he tweeted more than 30 times about Hurricane Florence before and after the Category 4 storm bashed the Carolinas. He tweeted another 14 times about Hurricane Michael as that Category 5 storm hit the Florida Panhandle.

Below is a timeline of Trump’s statements on Twitter throughout Dorian’s slow and deadly trek toward Florida that shows a commander in chief clearly enthralled by the storm but who also appears fixated on a wide array of other topics.

Monday, Aug. 26

The forecast cone for Tropical Storm Dorian as of 2 a.m. Monday shows it becoming a hurricane Thursday as it nears Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The cone represents probable paths of the storm, not its size. [ National Hurricane Center ]

As Tropical Storm Dorian gained strength in the Atlantic Ocean and appeared poised to be headed toward Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump was attending the G7 summit in France. He took the time to send two tweets disputing a news story that said he’d suggesting using nuclear weapons to weaken or disrupt hurricanes.

Tweets about hurricanes

The story by Axios that President Trump wanted to blow up large hurricanes with nuclear weapons prior to reaching shore is ridiculous. I never said this. Just more FAKE NEWS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2019

Just returned to Washington from France and the very successful G-7, only to find that the Fake News is still trying to perpetuate the phony story that I wanted to use Nuclear weapons to blow up hurricanes before they reach shore. This is so ridiculous, never happened! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

The G7 summit in France.

Great meeting this morning with President @AlsisiOfficial of Egypt at the Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz, France! #G7Summit pic.twitter.com/zLMcgQtPdR — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2019

His trade war with China.

Great respect for the fact that President Xi & his Representatives want “calm resolution.” So impressed that they are willing to come out & state the facts so accurately. This is why he is a great leader & representing a great country. Talks are continuing!https://t.co/0sotrd1Mzh — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 26, 2019

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Jorge Ortiz works to tie down his roof as he prepares for the arrival of Tropical Storm Dorian, in the Martín Peña neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. The 50-year-old construction worker was taking no chances as Dorian approached Puerto Rico on Tuesday and threatened to brush past the island's southwest coast at near-hurricane strength. (AP Photo/Gianfranco Gaglione) [ GIANFRANCO GAGLIONE | AP ]

With forecasts still appearing to show Tropical Storm Dorian headed toward Puerto Rico, Trump issued his first tweet about the encroaching storm and signed an emergency declaration for the island, which is still recovering from last hurricane season. A hurricane watch was issued for Puerto Rico on Tuesday evening.

Tweets about the storm

Wow! Yet another big storm heading to Puerto Rico. Will it ever end? Congress approved 92 Billion Dollars for Puerto Rico last year, an all time record of its kind for “anywhere.” — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

Axios (whatever that is) sat back and said GEEEEE, let’s see, what can we make up today to embarrass the President? Then they said, “why don’t we say he wants to bomb a hurricane, that should do it!” The media in our Country is totally out of control! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

Bed bugs at Doral

No bedbugs at Doral. The Radical Left Democrats, upon hearing that the perfectly located (for the next G-7) Doral National MIAMI was under consideration for the next G-7, spread that false and nasty rumor. Not nice! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

Promoting Fox News host Jeannine Pirro’s book

.@JudgeJeanine Pirro is following up her #1 Best Seller with another book that is destined to also be #1 – “Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge: The Left's Plot to Remake America.” Out today, go get it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

Poll numbers and crowd sizes

It is amazing that I can be at 51% with Zogby when the Fake & Corrupt News is almost 100% against me. Great job Mr. President! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

They do stories so big on Elizabeth “Pocahontas” Warren’s crowd sizes, adding many more people than are actually there, and yet my crowds, which are far bigger, get no coverage at all. Fake News! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 27, 2019

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Emergency Center personnel stand next to a tv screen showing a meteorological image of the tropical storm Dorian, as they await its arrival, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. Puerto Rico is facing its first major test of emergency preparedness since the 2017 devastation of Hurricane Maria as Tropical Storm Dorian nears the U.S. territory at near-hurricane force. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) [ RAMON ESPINOSA | AP ]

President Trump sends a tweet noting that his administration is closely tracking the storm “as it heads, as usual, to Puerto Rico.” The president also took to Twitter to complain about the island’s politicians and said he is “the best thing that’s ever happened to Puerto Rico!”

Dorian ended up taking a more northern track than anticipated, sparing Puerto Rico from the brunt of the storm, which increased Wednesday to a Category 1. But forecasters began predicting that the storm could make a direct hit on Florida.

Tweets about the storm

We are tracking closely tropical storm Dorian as it heads, as usual, to Puerto Rico. FEMA and all others are ready, and will do a great job. When they do, let them know it, and give them a big Thank You - Not like last time. That includes from the incompetent Mayor of San Juan! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

Puerto Rico is one of the most corrupt places on earth. Their political system is broken and their politicians are either Incompetent or Corrupt. Congress approved Billions of Dollars last time, more than anyplace else has ever gotten, and it is sent to Crooked Pols. No good!.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

....And by the way, I’m the best thing that’s ever happened to Puerto Rico! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens

“The infestation of bedbugs at The New York Times office” @OANN was perhaps brought in by lightweight journalist Bret Stephens, a Conservative who does anything that his bosses at the paper tell him to do! He is now quitting Twitter after being called a “bedbug.” Tough guy! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

Disappointment in Fox News coverage

Just watched @FoxNews heavily promoting the Democrats through their DNC Communications Director, spewing out whatever she wanted with zero pushback by anchor, @SandraSmithFox. Terrible considering that Fox couldn’t even land a debate, the Dems give them NOTHING! @CNN & @MSNBC.... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

The wall

Another totally Fake story in the Amazon Washington Post (lobbyist) which states that if my Aides broke the law to build the Wall (which is going up rapidly), I would give them a Pardon. This was made up by the Washington Post only in order to demean and disparage - FAKE NEWS! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand ending presidential campaign

A sad day for the Democrats, Kirsten Gillibrand has dropped out of the Presidential Primary. I’m glad they never found out that she was the one I was really afraid of! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 28, 2019

Thursday, Aug. 29

City of Tampa Parks & Recreation employee Rod McKinney helps Horace Whittington 61, of Tampa load sandbags in his truck for his mother 91-year-old mother in preparation for Hurricane Dorian at MacFarlane Park in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, August 29, 2019. [ OCTAVIO JONES | TIMES | Times ]

Trump tweets thanks to first responders for their preparation and warns about the storm’s growing size and its potential to hit Florida. At this point, the projected path of the storm runs right by his Palm Beach resort Mar-a-Lago. In a video message posted to Twitter, he said the storm could be “an absolute monster.”

Tweets about the storm

Puerto Rico is in great shape with Hurricane Dorian taking a largely different route than anticipated. Thank you to FEMA, first responders, and all, for working so hard & being so well prepared. A great result! The bad news, Florida get ready! Storm is building and will be BIG! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian looks like it will be hitting Florida late Sunday night. Be prepared and please follow State and Federal instructions, it will be a very big Hurricane, perhaps one of the biggest! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

MSNBC Lawrence O’Donnell retracted Deutsche Bank story

....for the most ridiculous claim of all, that Russia, Russia, Russia, or Russian oligarchs, co-signed loan documents for me, a guarantee. Totally false, as is virtually everything else he, and much of the rest of the LameStream Media, has said about me for years. ALL APOLOGIZE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2019

Former FBI Director James Comey

Perhaps never in the history of our Country has someone been more thoroughly disgraced and excoriated than James Comey in the just released Inspector General’s Report. He should be ashamed of himself! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 29, 2019

Friday, Aug. 30

Workers board up a shop’s window front as they make preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, in Freeport, Bahamas, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Forecasters said the hurricane is expected to keep on strengthening and become a Category 3 later in the day. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) [ RAMON ESPINOSA | AP ]

As Americans prepared for the Labor Day weekend, many Floridians were scrambling to buy hurricane supplies and watching the forecast. Hurricane Dorian was slowly headed toward Florida and gaining strength. On Twitter, President Trump reposted his video message about the storm but also spent time sending 10 tweets about former FBI Director James Comey and several more about the economy, among other topics.

Tweets about the storm

What else was on the president’s mind

Automaker General Motors

General Motors, which was once the Giant of Detroit, is now one of the smallest auto manufacturers there. They moved major plants to China, BEFORE I CAME INTO OFFICE. This was done despite the saving help given them by the USA. Now they should start moving back to America again? — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 30, 2019

Inspector general report on former FBI Director James Comey’s memos

The fact that James Comey was not prosecuted for the absolutely horrible things he did just shows how fair and reasonable Attorney General Bill Barr is. So many people and experts that I have watched and read would have taken an entirely different course. Comey got Lucky! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 30, 2019

The Federal Reserve

....We don’t have a Tariff problem (we are reigning in bad and/or unfair players), we have a Fed problem. They don’t have a clue! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 30, 2019

Iran failed missile launch

The United States of America was not involved in the catastrophic accident during final launch preparations for the Safir SLV Launch at Semnan Launch Site One in Iran. I wish Iran best wishes and good luck in determining what happened at Site One. pic.twitter.com/z0iDj2L0Y3 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 30, 2019

Saturday, Aug. 31

People line up to buy water at a store before the arrival of Hurricane Dorian, in Freeport, Bahamas, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. Forecasters said the hurricane is expected to keep on strengthening and become a Category 3 later in the day. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) [ RAMON ESPINOSA | AP ]

President Trump sent out 23 tweets and a slew of retweets related to the storm but also on a number of other topics, including the border wall and Comey. In the early evening, he tweeted that he had been briefed regarding a mass shooting in Texas.

Trump also tweeted about a failed Iran missile launch, including a picture of the launch site that national security experts have speculated was likely classified information that unveiled previously secret American spy technology.

Tweets about the storm

I am monitoring Hurricane Dorian and receiving frequent briefings and updates. It is important to heed the directions of your State and Local Officials. This is an extremely dangerous storm, please prepare and be safe! @FEMA @NWS @NOAA @Readygov @FLSERT https://t.co/Fee9EB1wQk — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

A great team, working hard! https://t.co/QeGuomKBir — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

Looking like our great South Carolina could get hit MUCH harder than first thought. Georgia and North Carolina also. It’s moving around and very hard to predict, except that it is one of the biggest and strongest (and really wide) that we have seen in decades. Be safe! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

Former FBI Director James Comey’s memos

I was right about Comey, CROOKED COP! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

Confidentiality agreements with his campaign

...Yes, I am currently suing various people for violating their confidentiality agreements. Disgusting and foul mouthed Omarosa is one. I gave her every break, despite the fact that she was despised by everyone, and she went for some cheap money from a book. Numerous others also! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

Disappointment in Fox News coverage

Has anyone noticed that the top shows on @foxnews and cable ratings are those that are Fair (or great) to your favorite President, me! Congratulations to @seanhannity for being the number one show on Cable Television! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

Mass shooting in Texas

Just briefed by Attorney General Barr about the shootings in Texas. FBI and Law Enforcement is fully engaged. More to follow. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 31, 2019

Sunday, Sept. 1

President Donald Trump, left, listens as Kenneth Graham, director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center, on screen, gives an update during a briefing about Hurricane Dorian at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, in Washington, at right of Trump is Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and acting White House chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler, and Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) [ JACQUELYN MARTIN | AP ]

Slow-moving Hurricane Dorian became a Category 5 storm and began lashing the Bahamas. Trump tweeted that Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama would most likely be hit “harder than anticipated.” The National Weather Service would later have to correct that Alabama did not appear threatened by Dorian.

He also spent time tweeting about China, Comey and about “Will and Grace” actress Debra Messing. Meanwhile, Mar-a-Lago is evacuated.

Tweets about the storm

In addition to Florida - South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama, will most likely be hit (much) harder than anticipated. Looking like one of the largest hurricanes ever. Already category 5. BE CAREFUL! GOD BLESS EVERYONE! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2019

Pray for the people in the Bahamas. Being hit like never before, Category 5. Almost 200 MPH winds. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

Trade war with China

....is about American Freedom. Redirect the supply chain. There is no reason to buy everything from China! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2019

Former FBI Director James Comey

“Comey and McCabe (and more) are Dirty Cops.” Joe DiGenova — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2019

Actress Debra Messing

I have not forgotten that when it was announced that I was going to do The Apprentice, and when it then became a big hit, helping NBC’s failed lineup greatly, @DebraMessing came up to me at an Upfront & profusely thanked me, even calling me “Sir.” How times have changed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2019

Mass shooting in Texas

Great job by Texas Law Enforcement and First Responders in handling the terrible shooting tragedy yesterday. Thank you also to the FBI, @GregAbbott_TX and all others. A very tough and sad situation! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2019

Monday, Sept. 2

Strong winds from Hurricane Dorian blow the tops of trees and brush while whisking up water from the surface of a canal that leads to the sea, located behind the brush at top, seen from the balcony of a hotel in Freeport, Grand Bahama, Bahamas, Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. Hurricane Dorian hovered over the Bahamas on Monday, pummeling the islands with a fearsome Category 4 assault that forced even rescue crews to take shelter until the onslaught passes. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa) [ RAMON ESPINOSA | AP ]

There are at least five confirmed deaths from Dorian in the Bahamas. As the storm continued its assault of the islands, Trump doubled down on his earlier assertion that Alabama could be “hit” by the storm following news stories refuting that assessment. He spent time on Twitter complaining about “fake news” and talking about a number of topics, including trade and the economy.

Meanwhile, Trump, who canceled a planned trip to Poland, instead spent Labor Day golfing on his Virginia property, while receiving hourly updates about Dorian.

Tweets about the storm

....when in fact, under certain original scenarios, it was in fact correct that Alabama could have received some “hurt.” Always good to be prepared! But the Fake News is only interested in demeaning and belittling. Didn’t play my whole sentence or statement. Bad people! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

Stock market

Since my election, many trillions of dollars of worth has been created for our Country, and the Stock Market is up over 50%. If you followed the advice of the Failing New York Times columnist, Paul Krugman, you’d be doing VERY poorly - you’d be angry and hurt. He never got it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2019

AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka’s Fox News interview

....and watched. NAFTA is the worst Trade Deal ever made - terrible for labor - and Richard let it stand. No wonder unions are losing so much. The workers will vote for me in 2020 (lowest unemployment, most jobs ever), and should stop paying exorbitant $Dues, not worth it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2019

Former FBI Director James Comey

“They are liars, and in my opinion, TRAITORS!” @LouDobbs talking about Comey and his dwindling group of friends. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2019

News coverage of Trump

The Amazon Washington Post did a story that I brought racist attacks against the “Squad.” No, they brought racist attacks against our Nation. All I do is call them out for the horrible things they have said. The Democrats have become the Party of the Squad! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 2, 2019

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Photo of the Hope Town Harbor Lodge in Abaco, Bahamas being ravaged by Hurricane Dorian on Monday, September 2, 2019 Photo Courtesy of Cleopatra Sykes [ Courtesy of Cleopatra Sykes ]

Dorian, now a Category 2 storm, headed away from the Bahamas and north along the east coast of the continental U.S. In the early evening, Trump tweeted that the country “may be getting a little bit lucky” regarding Dorian but urged people not to let their guards down. He also announced he was signing an emergency declaration for North Carolina.

Tweets about the storm

The U.S. may be getting a little bit lucky with respect to Hurricane Dorian, but please don’t let down your guard. As it heads up the coast, lots of very bad and unpredictable things can happen! On the other hand, the Bahamas have been devastated. We are sending crews to help! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2019

At the request of Senator Thom Tillis, I am getting the North Carolina Emergency Declaration completed and signed tonight. Hope you won’t need it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2019

What else was on the president’s mind

Trade war with China

For all of the “geniuses” out there, many who have been in other administrations and “taken to the cleaners” by China, that want me to get together with the EU and others to go after China Trade practices remember, the EU & all treat us VERY unfairly on Trade also. Will change! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2019

The Federal Reserve

Germany, and so many other countries, have negative interest rates, “they get paid for loaning money,” and our Federal Reserve fails to act! Remember, these are also our weak currency competitors! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2019

FBI Director James Comey

The truth is that we have a nation that is disgusted with the FBI. We have a crisis of confidence in the number one law enforcement agency in this country (thanks Comey!). @LouDobbs “It’s a scandal.” @AlanDersh — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2019

London Mayor Sadiq Khan

....”knife crime,” which is totally out of control in London. People are afraid to even walk the streets. He is a terrible mayor who should stay out of our business! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 3, 2019

Wednesday, Sept. 4

As Dorian continued up the eastern U.S. coastline, the devastation in the Bahamas came into view. The Bahamian death toll climbed to 20 and was expected to rise.

Meanwhile, Trump tweeted once again Wednesday afternoon about Dorian, but it wasn’t about the death toll. Instead, it was an effort to push back on criticism that his earlier warnings to Alabama about the storm were misleading.

This was the originally projected path of the Hurricane in its early stages. As you can see, almost all models predicted it to go through Florida also hitting Georgia and Alabama. I accept the Fake News apologies! pic.twitter.com/0uCT0Qvyo6 — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 4, 2019

For those keeping score, Trump tweeted about Comey 20 times during this time period — five more times than he did about Dorian.

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