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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“People are flushing toilets 10 times, 15 times, as opposed to once.”
— Donald Trump
December 6, 2019   •   Trump discussing federal water-efficiency standards. Modern federal toilet standards generally limit new toilets to 1.6 gallons per flush; Trump's sweeping claim that people routinely required 10 to 15 flushes was not supported by evidence.
White House Small Business Roundtable
“He's obviously a very substantial man.”
— Donald Trump
October 24, 2025   •   Trump describing the anonymous donor who provided $130 million toward military pay.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute.”
— Donald Trump
April 23, 2020   •   Trump referring to research showing that disinfectants could rapidly deactivate the coronavirus on surfaces.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing
“I'm gonna sign an executive order.”
— Donald Trump
October 28, 2025   •   Trump saying he intended to mandate particular aircraft-carrier technologies.
Remarks aboard USS George Washington
“Prepare for the battle, right?”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2025   •   Trump joking about the opening months of his second administration during a Cabinet meeting.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“Anybody that needs a test gets a test.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2020   •   Trump discussing COVID-19 testing. Testing shortages and eligibility restrictions existed in the United States at the time.
CDC Visit — Atlanta
“This is perhaps the largest — one of the largest certainly, but perhaps the largest private donations of all time.”
— Donald Trump
January 28, 2026   •   Trump describing the Dell contribution. The claim depends on how private charitable gifts and commitments are categorized; larger philanthropic commitments have been announced historically.
Trump Accounts Event — Washington, D.C.
“The people don't like the way they've been treated by Denmark.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump making a broad claim about Greenlanders' attitudes toward Denmark. Views within Greenland concerning Denmark and independence vary.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“I apologize to my family.”
— Donald Trump
October 9, 2016   •   Trump apologizing for his recorded 2005 comments about women.
Second Presidential Debate — St. Louis, Missouri
“It rammed the ramparts.”
— Donald Trump
July 4, 2019   •   Trump describing Revolutionary War military operations during his Independence Day address.
White House — Salute to America
“They have no electricity.”
— Donald Trump
May 20, 2026   •   Trump discussing Cuba's severe electricity and infrastructure problems. Cuba experienced major power shortages and outages, although the statement is phrased as an absolute.
Press Gaggle After Air Force One Arrival
“But it does kill it.”
— Donald Trump
April 24, 2020   •   Trump discussing disinfectant's ability to deactivate coronavirus on surfaces while explaining his remarks from the previous day.
White House Press Remarks
“We had an African-American guy who was a fan of mine.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump beginning a story about a Black supporter at an earlier campaign rally.
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“You can have as much water as you want pouring over those dishes.”
— Donald Trump
April 16, 2025   •   Trump discussing his administration's changes to appliance water-efficiency policies.
WABC Radio Interview
“I think we're going to have to keep it for the 51st state.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump again discussing Canada becoming a U.S. state during a Republican governors dinner.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“We were given rules, regulations, and specifications from a different time.”
— Donald Trump
March 13, 2020   •   Trump explaining why he did not accept responsibility for problems with COVID-19 testing.
White House Coronavirus Press Conference
“Fortunately, he has no idea what the hell I'm saying.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump insulting former President Joe Biden's cognitive abilities during the National Prayer Breakfast.
National Prayer Breakfast
“It's ridiculous.”
— Donald Trump
April 9, 2025   •   Trump criticizing federal showerhead regulations.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“I wonder if they left the gold in Fort Knox because they steal a lot.”
— Donald Trump
May 5, 2026   •   Trump again speculating about Fort Knox gold. He did not present evidence that U.S. gold reserves had been stolen.
Full Measure Interview with Sharyl Attkisson
“Do I get electrocuted if the boat is sinking?”
— Donald Trump
June 9, 2024   •   Trump describing his question to a boat manufacturer about an electric boat battery becoming submerged.
Trump Campaign Rally — Las Vegas, Nevada