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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“I think Greenland will be worked out with us.”
— Donald Trump
January 25, 2025   •   Trump discussing his renewed effort to obtain Greenland during remarks aboard Air Force One.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“This is deadly stuff.”
— Donald Trump
February 7, 2020   •   Recorded interview with Bob Woodward discussing coronavirus.
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“It is obvious to anybody the hatred is beyond comprehension.”
— Donald Trump
December 7, 2015   •   Trump making a sweeping statement about attitudes among Muslims while defending his proposed entry ban. His campaign cited disputed polling from the Center for Security Policy.
Donald J. Trump Statement on Preventing Muslim Immigration
“That was a hell of an attack.”
— Donald Trump
February 5, 2026   •   Trump discussing a recent U.S. military operation during remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast.
National Prayer Breakfast
“I can just see the great General George Patton spinning in his grave.”
— Donald Trump
September 7, 2016   •   Trump invoking General George Patton while criticizing the campaign against ISIS.
NBC Commander-in-Chief Forum
“Why can’t we use nuclear weapons?”
— Donald Trump
August 3, 2016   •   Reported question during a foreign-policy briefing, as recounted by Joe Scarborough.
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“Very good towels.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump discussing the paper towels he threw to people during his Hurricane Maria visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“Global warming.”
— Donald Trump
July 3, 2025   •   Trump sarcastically invoking global warming after describing weather forecasts that had predicted rain for a Washington military parade.
Salute to America Speech — Des Moines, Iowa
“American ships are being severely overcharged.”
— Donald Trump
January 20, 2025   •   Trump alleging unfair treatment of American vessels transiting the Panama Canal. Panama rejected claims that the United States was being singled out unfairly.
Second Inaugural Address
“It depends on what your definition of military action is.”
— Donald Trump
April 17, 2026   •   Trump responding to a question about possible U.S. military action involving Cuba. Duplicate wording appears earlier in this batch; skip this record if the importer does not automatically detect duplicates.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“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
“It's been an unlucky place for a long time.”
— Donald Trump
February 4, 2025   •   Trump describing the Gaza Strip during a joint press conference.
Joint Press Conference with Benjamin Netanyahu
“Three times more.”
— Donald Trump
August 26, 2025   •   Trump emphasizing his claim concerning future electricity requirements for AI development.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“A lot of people don't know that.”
— Donald Trump
March 21, 2017   •   Trump repeating his claim that many Americans did not know Lincoln was a Republican.
NRCC March Dinner
“Maybe I should have done that instead of running for president.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2020   •   Trump joking that his claimed natural ability to understand medical issues might have suited him for medicine.
CDC Visit — Atlanta
“That was a fictitious character.”
— Donald Trump
January 19, 2025   •   Trump recounting criticism that Hannibal Lecter is fictional.
Trump Victory Rally — Washington, D.C.
“The Trump card, gold card.”
— Donald Trump
April 3, 2025   •   Trump describing a prototype Gold Card that displayed his image.
Air Force One Press Exchange
“It's called stealth — super stealth.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2018   •   Trump describing the F-35's stealth technology.
White House — Made in America Product Showcase
“They were having fun.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump defending the paper-towel tossing episode during his visit to hurricane-damaged Puerto Rico.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“The leaks are absolutely real. The news is fake.”
— Donald Trump
February 16, 2017   •   White House news conference.
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