The 'Trump Tapes' meme cycle typically revitalizes whenever new audio recordings involving Donald Trump surface, ranging from investigative interviews to leaked phone calls. The hashtag #TrumpTapes often trends on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, where users dissect, remix, or satirize the contents of the recordings. Visually, the meme often utilizes imagery of cassette tapes, audio waveforms, or news headlines to signify a 'bombshell' revelation. Beyond serious political commentary, the template is widely used for 'POV' style humor, depicting the collective internet reaction to sudden and unexpected news leaks in the digital age.