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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“Mars (of which the Moon is a part).”
— Donald Trump
June 7, 2019   •   Trump describing the Moon as part of Mars in a tweet about NASA. The Moon is Earth's natural satellite and is not part of Mars.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“I said stay the hell out of here.”
— Donald Trump
July 29, 2025   •   Trump describing what he said to Jeffrey Epstein after, according to Trump, Epstein continued recruiting people who worked for him.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“I have a great relationship with the blacks.”
— Donald Trump
April 14, 2011   •   Radio interview with Fred Dicker.
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“Somebody's coming to the White House.”
— Donald Trump
April 17, 2026   •   Trump previewing an upcoming White House appearance.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“Why can't we do that?”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   According to Axios sources, Trump asking why the United States could not bomb a hurricane to disrupt it. Trump denied making the remarks.
Axios
“It comes down from heaven, right?”
— Donald Trump
July 1, 2025   •   Trump discussing water supplies while criticizing appliance water-efficiency rules.
Presidential Remarks — Ochopee, Florida
“We are going to be planting our beautiful American flag on the planet Mars.”
— Donald Trump
March 4, 2025   •   Trump describing his administration's space ambitions during his address to Congress.
Address to Joint Session of Congress
“Nobody knows more about technology than me.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump making a broad claim about his understanding of technology.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“1.3 million people live to over 150 years of age.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump describing Social Security database records. There is no evidence that 1.3 million Americans over age 150 were alive; the claim conflated administrative records with living beneficiaries.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“I don't know. I don't know.”
— Donald Trump
September 4, 2019   •   Trump repeating that he did not know who altered the Hurricane Dorian map with a black line extending toward Alabama.
White House Press Exchange
“Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who's done an amazing job.”
— Donald Trump
February 1, 2017   •   Trump discussing abolitionist Frederick Douglass, who died in 1895, during a Black History Month listening session.
White House — African American History Month Listening Session
“Over 130,000 people over the age of 160 years old.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump citing implausible ages found in Social Security administrative data. These records were not proof that such people were living or receiving benefits.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“I’m a very stable genius.”
— Donald Trump
July 12, 2018   •   Press conference after the NATO summit in Brussels.
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“Well, I felt I was extremely brave.”
— Donald Trump
February 19, 2025   •   Trump continuing his joke about deserving the Medal of Honor after sitting in the cockpit during the landing.
FII Priority Summit — Miami Beach, Florida
“Am I allowed to give myself the Congressional Medal of Honor?”
— Donald Trump
February 19, 2025   •   Trump jokingly asking whether he could award himself the Medal of Honor for sitting in the cockpit during the landing. The military decoration is the Medal of Honor; "Congressional Medal of Honor" is a common informal name.
FII Priority Summit — Miami Beach, Florida
“I met her yesterday and once before.”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2025   •   Trump describing his limited personal familiarity with Surgeon General nominee Casey Means.
White House Remarks on U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
“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 it's a big ocean.”
— Donald Trump
September 26, 2017   •   Trump discussing the challenge of transporting disaster aid to Puerto Rico.
White House Press Remarks
“He had no idea he was president.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump insulting former President Joe Biden while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast.
National Prayer Breakfast