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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“Let me just tell you, let me make it clear.”
— Donald Trump
June 23, 2020   •   Trump beginning his response when asked whether he had been joking about slowing COVID-19 testing.
White House Press Exchange
“Don't be totally surprised.”
— Donald Trump
February 22, 2025   •   Trump continuing to suggest that Fort Knox might unexpectedly be found empty, without presenting evidence.
CPAC Speech
“We're giving credit for having the best four weeks that anybody's ever had as an opening.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump characterizing the opening weeks of his second administration as historically successful.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“Stealth. Super Stealth.”
— Donald Trump
July 24, 2018   •   Trump describing the F-35's low-observable technology.
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention
“It takes you a little while to fix up the Oval Office.”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2025   •   Trump jokingly subtracting time spent renovating or decorating the Oval Office while discussing how long his administration had effectively been working.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“He's a very vigorous guy, actually.”
— Donald Trump
October 27, 2025   •   Trump describing a foreign leader he had met during his Asia trip.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“If she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks.”
— Donald Trump
August 9, 2016   •   Trump discussing the possibility of Hillary Clinton appointing Supreme Court justices who favored stronger gun restrictions.
Trump Campaign Rally — Wilmington, North Carolina
“They're unbelievable entrepreneurs.”
— Donald Trump
May 20, 2026   •   Trump praising Cuban Americans while discussing Cuba.
Press Gaggle After Air Force One Arrival
“And then, at the end, it just went out.”
— Donald Trump
July 5, 2019   •   Trump explaining his Revolutionary War airport remark.
White House Press Exchange
“It has to be good.”
— Donald Trump
September 20, 2017   •   Trump discussing business opportunities in Africa.
Luncheon with African Leaders — United Nations
“Sadly, the American dream is dead.”
— Donald Trump
June 16, 2015   •   Presidential campaign announcement at Trump Tower.
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“It's not for us; it's for the free world.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump arguing that his Greenland proposal was motivated by broader security concerns.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“What is left?”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump joking after saying the United States had invented numerous major technologies.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“But it's a lot of money.”
— Donald Trump
February 28, 2019   •   Trump discussing the cost of F-35 aircraft.
Presidential Remarks — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
“And we're going to be investigating this fraud.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump characterizing the anomalous Social Security records as fraud. The existence of old or incomplete records by itself did not demonstrate fraudulent benefit payments.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“He was really angry that he saw what was happening with regard to the Civil War.”
— Donald Trump
May 1, 2017   •   Trump describing Andrew Jackson in connection with the Civil War. Jackson died sixteen years before the war began, though sectional conflicts over slavery were already prominent during his lifetime.
Washington Examiner Interview with Salena Zito
“When we have battles, you can't see it.”
— Donald Trump
February 28, 2019   •   Trump describing the F-35's reduced detectability. Stealth aircraft remain physically visible.
Presidential Remarks — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
“Grab ’em by the pussy. You can do anything.”
— Donald Trump
September 1, 2005   •   Recorded Access Hollywood conversation released in 2016.
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“Maybe there's something there.”
— Donald Trump
April 24, 2020   •   Trump returning the following day to his speculation about whether sunlight or light could have applications inside the human body.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Briefing
“I wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down.”
— Donald Trump
March 19, 2020   •   Recorded interview with Bob Woodward discussing coronavirus.
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