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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“Enjoy!”
— Donald Trump
May 31, 2017   •   Trump's conclusion to his follow-up tweet inviting people to guess what "covfefe" meant.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“I view that as being really respect for our country.”
— Donald Trump
September 18, 2025   •   Trump saying the elaborate British state reception represented respect for the United States.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“I think I am actually humble. I think I’m much more humble than you would understand.”
— Donald Trump
July 17, 2016   •   CBS 60 Minutes interview.
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“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
“It would be nice.”
— Donald Trump
August 18, 2019   •   Trump discussing the strategic value of U.S. ownership of Greenland.
Presidential Press Exchange — Morristown, New Jersey
“Had Andrew Jackson been a little bit later, you wouldn't have had the Civil War.”
— Donald Trump
May 1, 2017   •   Trump speculating that Andrew Jackson could have prevented the Civil War. Jackson died in 1845, sixteen years before the Civil War began.
Washington Examiner Interview with Salena Zito
“And he's a friend because he does a great job.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2019   •   Trump praising Apple CEO Tim Cook.
White House — American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
“The cabinet room looks beautiful like it should now.”
— Donald Trump
December 2, 2025   •   Trump praising his administration's changes to the Cabinet Room.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“We're better off if Japan protects itself.”
— Donald Trump
March 29, 2016   •   Trump discussing whether Japan should assume greater responsibility for its own defense, including a discussion involving nuclear weapons.
CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall
“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
“The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip.”
— Donald Trump
February 4, 2025   •   Trump proposing U.S. control of Gaza during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal drew international criticism and raised major legal and humanitarian questions.
Joint Press Conference with Benjamin Netanyahu
“I would just bomb those suckers.”
— Donald Trump
November 12, 2015   •   Trump discussing his proposed military campaign against ISIS.
Trump Campaign Rally — Fort Dodge, Iowa
“The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese.”
— Donald Trump
November 6, 2012   •   Post on Twitter.
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“I didn't say shithole, you did.”
— Donald Trump
December 9, 2025   •   Trump joking with an audience member who shouted the word immediately before Trump proceeded to confirm that he had used it during the 2018 Senate immigration meeting.
Trump Speech — Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
“You know, it's stealth.”
— Donald Trump
February 28, 2019   •   Trump recounting an explanation of the F-35's stealth capability.
Presidential Remarks — Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
“They put two dog sleds there two weeks ago.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump mocking Denmark's defense presence in Greenland while arguing that the United States should control the territory.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“I know more about Cory than he knows about himself.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump making a characteristically expansive claim during the Republican presidential campaign.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“I mean, I understand nuclear.”
— Donald Trump
March 21, 2016   •   Trump asserting his understanding of nuclear weapons while citing his uncle's MIT career.
Washington Post Editorial Board Interview
“NATO is sending us big, beautiful checks.”
— Donald Trump
August 15, 2025   •   Trump describing arrangements under which European NATO countries financed purchases of U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine. His wording simplified the financial and procurement arrangements.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“Please don't feel so stupid or insecure.”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2013   •   Trump addressing people he called "losers and haters" while boasting about his IQ.
Donald Trump Twitter Account