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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“It's probably the toughest subject.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump discussing health-care legislation after previously promising rapid repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act.
Presidential Remarks
“I don't kid.”
— Donald Trump
June 23, 2020   •   Trump responding when a reporter asked whether his statement about slowing COVID-19 testing had been a joke. His response contradicted aides who had characterized the original remark as joking.
White House Press Exchange
“I don't even like the name.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump criticizing the name "artificial intelligence" while delivering an AI policy speech.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“You leave the water going 10 times as long.”
— Donald Trump
December 18, 2019   •   Trump arguing that low-flow faucets cause consumers to run water substantially longer.
Trump Rally — Battle Creek, Michigan
“But we always take people from Somalia, places that are a disaster, right?”
— Donald Trump
December 9, 2025   •   Trump discussing immigration from Somalia while recounting his 2018 comments. The statement generalized about a country and its immigrants.
Trump Speech — Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
“They had these beautiful, soft towels.”
— Donald Trump
October 1, 2017   •   Trump describing the paper towels he tossed to people during his Puerto Rico visit.
Trinity Broadcasting Network Interview
“I call President Obama and Hillary Clinton the founders of ISIS.”
— Donald Trump
August 11, 2016   •   Trump falsely describing Obama and Hillary Clinton as founders of ISIS.
Hugh Hewitt Radio Interview
“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
“It’s going to disappear. One day—it’s like a miracle—it will disappear.”
— Donald Trump
February 27, 2020   •   White House meeting discussing coronavirus.
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“Nobody has more respect for women than I do.”
— Donald Trump
October 9, 2016   •   Trump responding after moderator Anderson Cooper asked whether he had actually engaged in the conduct he described in the Access Hollywood recording.
Second Presidential Debate — St. Louis, Missouri
“It's not called the Gulf of Mexico any longer.”
— Donald Trump
February 18, 2025   •   Trump describing the federal U.S. government's naming policy. Mexico and international users continued using Gulf of Mexico.
Executive Order Remarks — Mar-a-Lago
“They have the tests and the tests are beautiful.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2020   •   Trump describing COVID-19 diagnostic tests during his CDC visit.
CDC Visit — Atlanta
“Do I stay on top of the boat and get electrocuted?”
— Donald Trump
June 9, 2024   •   Trump continuing his hypothetical involving a sinking electric boat and a shark.
Trump Campaign Rally — Las Vegas, Nevada
“Remember the last scene.”
— Donald Trump
May 11, 2024   •   Trump discussing The Silence of the Lambs while making an immigration argument.
Trump Campaign Rally — Wildwood, New Jersey
“They kill 38,000 of our people.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump again claiming 38,000 American deaths during Panama Canal construction. Historical records do not support that number.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“That would be nice.”
— Donald Trump
February 25, 2025   •   Trump reacting to his hypothetical calculation of $50 trillion in Gold Card sales.
White House Executive Order Remarks
“Nambia.”
— Donald Trump
September 20, 2017   •   Trump twice pronounced Namibia as "Nambia" during remarks to African leaders. The surrounding context makes clear that he was referring to Namibia rather than asserting that a separate country called Nambia existed.
Luncheon with African Leaders — United Nations
“Maybe he won't win, but maybe he will.”
— Donald Trump
January 7, 2025   •   Trump responding to a reporter who mentioned Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre's opposition to Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“There was blood coming out of her eyes.”
— Donald Trump
August 7, 2015   •   Trump criticizing Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly after the first Republican presidential debate.
CNN Tonight Interview with Don Lemon