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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“This is an island surrounded by water.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2017   •   Trump again describing the logistical challenges of Hurricane Maria relief in Puerto Rico.
National Association of Manufacturers Remarks
“We don't need anything they have.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump broadly characterizing the U.S.-Canada economic relationship. The two countries have extensive integrated trade in energy, automobiles, agriculture, minerals and other products.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“Let us have a few, from Denmark.”
— Donald Trump
December 9, 2025   •   Trump recounting what he said during the 2018 immigration meeting while contrasting Scandinavian immigration with immigration from poorer countries.
Trump Speech — Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
“We have some bad hombres here.”
— Donald Trump
October 19, 2016   •   Trump discussing undocumented immigrants and criminal deportations during the final presidential debate.
Third Presidential Debate — Las Vegas, Nevada
“It's a ridiculous situation.”
— Donald Trump
February 10, 2025   •   Trump criticizing policies promoting paper straws.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“I thought it would be easier.”
— Donald Trump
April 1, 2017   •   Trump reflecting on the presidency during an interview approaching his first 100 days in office.
Reuters Interview
“You'll get Exxon to come in there.”
— Donald Trump
November 12, 2015   •   Trump proposing that an American oil company could rebuild oil infrastructure after U.S. bombing.
Trump Campaign Rally — Fort Dodge, Iowa
“Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest.”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2013   •   Trump making an unsupported claim about his IQ. He has not publicly released a verified IQ-test result establishing this claim.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“He took people that worked for me.”
— Donald Trump
July 29, 2025   •   Trump explaining his falling-out with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump's statement concerns his own account of their relationship.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“That's a lot, $6.25 billion.”
— Donald Trump
January 28, 2026   •   Trump reacting to Michael and Susan Dell's announced financial commitment.
Trump Accounts Event — Washington, D.C.
“I think the mail-in voting is going to rig the election.”
— Donald Trump
August 24, 2020   •   Republican National Convention remarks.
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“They're very nice to us.”
— Donald Trump
August 6, 2020   •   Trump discussing the leaders of Thailand and Vietnam.
Whirlpool Corporation Manufacturing Plant Remarks — Clyde, Ohio
“I won't tell you what they cost because it's too much.”
— Donald Trump
February 28, 2019   •   Trump joking with troops about the expense of F-35 fighter aircraft.
Presidential Remarks — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
“Then I have an Article II, where I have the right to do whatever I want as President.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2019   •   Turning Point USA Teen Student Action Summit.
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“And we're taking it back.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump declaring during his second inaugural address that the United States would regain control of the Panama Canal.
Second Inaugural Address
“The only reason the Palestinians want to go back to Gaza is they have no alternative.”
— Donald Trump
February 4, 2025   •   Trump making a broad claim about Palestinian preferences. Many Palestinians have repeatedly expressed attachment to Gaza and opposition to permanent displacement.
Joint Press Conference with Benjamin Netanyahu
“You really do have to ask yourself, where does it stop?”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2017   •   Trump arguing that removal of Confederate monuments could lead to demands for removing monuments to other historical slaveholders.
Trump Tower Press Conference — Charlottesville Remarks
“Our Army manned the air, it rammed the ramparts, it took over the airports.”
— Donald Trump
July 4, 2019   •   Salute to America speech while describing the Revolutionary War.
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“They went to wind.”
— Donald Trump
April 8, 2025   •   Trump discussing Germany's increased use of renewable energy.
White House Energy Executive Order Remarks
“Maybe a combination of my plan and the generals' plan.”
— Donald Trump
September 7, 2016   •   Trump explaining how he might formulate an ISIS strategy after taking office.
NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum