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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“Wow, that was a big mistake.”
— Donald Trump
April 13, 2024   •   Trump presenting what he portrayed as Robert E. Lee's reaction to fighting uphill at Gettysburg.
Trump Campaign Rally — Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
“But there's no better word than stupid.”
— Donald Trump
December 30, 2015   •   Trump discussing his use of the word "stupid" to characterize government leaders and decisions.
Trump Campaign Rally — Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
“I'm such a tough cookie.”
— Donald Trump
July 3, 2025   •   Trump joking about being willing to sit through rain during a military parade.
Salute to America Speech — Des Moines, Iowa
“As they're munching their way through the ocean.”
— Donald Trump
February 10, 2025   •   Trump completing his remark about sharks and plastic straws.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“I think it was Russia.”
— Donald Trump
January 11, 2017   •   Trump acknowledging that Russia was responsible for hacking related to the 2016 election after previously casting doubt on attribution.
President-Elect Press Conference
“I wasn't going to make it.”
— Donald Trump
March 7, 2025   •   Trump discussing the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the United States had helped secure during his first term, and his earlier expectation that he would no longer be president when it occurred.
White House Digital Assets Summit
“Well, sir, you can't see it.”
— Donald Trump
February 28, 2019   •   Trump recounting what he said military pilots told him about the F-35's stealth capabilities.
Presidential Remarks — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
“Do you notice that?”
— Donald Trump
June 9, 2024   •   Trump asking his Las Vegas audience about shark attacks before describing a hypothetical involving an electric boat.
Trump Campaign Rally — Las Vegas, Nevada
“You end up washing your hands five times longer.”
— Donald Trump
April 9, 2025   •   Trump arguing that water-efficiency restrictions cause consumers to spend more time washing.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“And we're flying right over it right now.”
— Donald Trump
February 9, 2025   •   Trump marking what his administration designated as Gulf of America Day while aboard Air Force One.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“No — economic force.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump responding when asked whether he would use military force to annex Canada. He instead raised the possibility of economic pressure.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“Millions of people, millions.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump emphasizing his claim about implausibly old individuals appearing in Social Security records.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“I think I am a fair person to listen to.”
— Donald Trump
April 25, 2012   •   Trump presenting his own business experience as evidence during testimony opposing wind development in Scotland.
Scottish Parliament Committee Testimony
“I never understood wind.”
— Donald Trump
December 21, 2019   •   Trump beginning an extended discussion of wind energy during a Turning Point USA speech.
White House — Turning Point USA Student Action Summit
“I have a very good brain.”
— Donald Trump
August 16, 2015   •   Trump responding when asked whom he consulted on foreign policy.
NBC Meet the Press
“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.
“It's opening in the state of Pennsylvania.”
— Donald Trump
August 22, 2017   •   Trump discussing a newly announced Pennsylvania coal mine while explaining his conception of "clean coal."
Trump Rally — Phoenix, Arizona
“The headline was, 'Trump with the toilets, toilets.'”
— Donald Trump
December 18, 2019   •   Trump complaining that media coverage focused on his previous comments about toilets.
Trump Rally — Battle Creek, Michigan
“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
“I think apologizing’s a great thing, but you have to be wrong.”
— Donald Trump
August 11, 2015   •   Interview discussing whether he apologizes.
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