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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“This is a hell of an act.”
— Donald Trump
July 18, 2025   •   Trump praising the GENIUS Act at its signing ceremony.
GENIUS Act Signing Ceremony
“I don't know if it's gonna be today.”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2025   •   Trump acknowledging uncertainty about whether a ceasefire could be reached during his meeting with Putin.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“Who knows?”
— Donald Trump
February 19, 2025   •   Trump expressing uncertainty about predictions that artificial intelligence would transform the economy.
FII Priority Summit — Miami Beach, Florida
“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
“The late, great Hannibal Lecter came into our country today.”
— Donald Trump
January 19, 2025   •   Trump again invoking fictional killer Hannibal Lecter while discussing immigrants shortly before his second inauguration.
Trump Victory Rally — Washington, D.C.
“He wrote me beautiful letters, and they’re great letters. We fell in love.”
— Donald Trump
September 29, 2018   •   West Virginia rally, discussing Kim Jong Un.
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“Who can figure out the true meaning of 'covfefe' ???”
— Donald Trump
May 31, 2017   •   Trump joking about his unexplained "covfefe" tweet after deleting the original message.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“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
“I do.”
— Donald Trump
August 11, 2016   •   Trump affirming that he meant his statement describing Obama as the founder of ISIS after Hugh Hewitt offered him a less literal interpretation.
Hugh Hewitt Radio Interview
“You take a little glass of water and you drop it on magnets, I don't know what's gonna happen.”
— Donald Trump
October 28, 2025   •   Trump revisiting his longstanding criticism of electromagnetic aircraft-carrier elevators while speaking to U.S. troops in Japan.
Remarks aboard USS George Washington
“When their eyes widen in amazement.”
— Donald Trump
August 4, 2020   •   Trump describing young Americans visiting national parks.
White House — Great American Outdoors Act Signing
“No, I don't think so. It's so busy.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump responding when asked whether he planned to play golf while traveling to his Doral property in Florida.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“So with that came great responsibility.”
— Donald Trump
October 15, 2025   •   Trump continuing his account of being told he could make changes at the White House.
White House Ballroom Dinner
“I like to take a nice shower to take care of my beautiful hair.”
— Donald Trump
April 9, 2025   •   Trump discussing an executive action concerning showerhead water-flow regulations.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“I actually mean that.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump emphasizing that his suggestion to rename artificial intelligence was serious.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“I know more about offense and defense than they will ever understand.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump making a sweeping claim about his understanding of military strategy.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“I congratulate you.”
— Donald Trump
September 20, 2017   •   Trump speaking to African leaders immediately after saying he had friends traveling to their countries seeking business opportunities.
Luncheon with African Leaders — United Nations
“How many songs do I have to make to catch that?”
— Donald Trump
January 28, 2026   •   Trump jokingly imagining Nicki Minaj's reaction to hearing that Michael and Susan Dell had committed $6.25 billion to Trump Accounts.
Trump Accounts Event — Washington, D.C.
“Gettysburg. Wow.”
— Donald Trump
April 13, 2024   •   Trump concluding part of his description of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Trump Campaign Rally — Schnecksville, Pennsylvania