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942 quotes from Donald Trump
“I know words. I have the best words.”
— Donald Trump
December 30, 2015   •   Campaign rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
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“They're saying that, not me.”
— Donald Trump
December 2, 2025   •   Trump claiming others were describing his first year as the most successful first year of any administration. He immediately added that he said it too.
White House Cabinet Meeting
“Asia is very close to Alaska, relatively speaking.”
— Donald Trump
July 23, 2025   •   Trump discussing potential exports of Alaskan energy to Asian markets. Alaska is geographically close to northeastern Asia across the Bering Strait.
Artificial Intelligence Policy Speech — Washington, D.C.
“I don’t take responsibility at all.”
— Donald Trump
March 13, 2020   •   White House coronavirus news conference, asked about testing delays.
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“Look at him.”
— Donald Trump
June 3, 2016   •   Trump pointing toward Gregory Cheadle after referring to him as "my African-American."
Trump Campaign Rally — Redding, California
“The wind is a very deceiving thing.”
— Donald Trump
October 23, 2012   •   Trump criticizing wind energy while testifying before a Scottish parliamentary committee.
Scottish Parliament Committee Testimony
“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
“I understand money better than anybody.”
— Donald Trump
October 3, 2026   •   Trump making a broad claim about his financial expertise during the presidential campaign.
Trump Campaign Remarks
“Did anybody steal the gold in Fort Knox?”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump raising the possibility that Fort Knox gold had been stolen. He presented no evidence that U.S. gold reserves were missing.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“I would like you to do us a favor though.”
— Donald Trump
July 25, 2019   •   Telephone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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“Not a nice place to work.”
— Donald Trump
March 4, 2025   •   Trump describing working conditions during construction of the Panama Canal.
Address to Joint Session of Congress
“Number four and now I'm OK.”
— Donald Trump
February 20, 2025   •   Trump joking about moving tariffs behind God, religion and love.
Republican Governors Association Dinner
“And you all know it!”
— Donald Trump
May 8, 2013   •   Trump emphasizing his claim to have one of the world's highest IQ scores.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“LIBERATE MINNESOTA!”
— Donald Trump
April 17, 2020   •   Post on Twitter during COVID-19 stay-at-home protests.
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“It was in fact correct that Alabama could have received some 'hurt.'”
— Donald Trump
September 2, 2019   •   Trump defending his earlier statement about Hurricane Dorian and Alabama after the National Weather Service said Alabama would not experience impacts from the storm.
Donald Trump Twitter Account
“Nobody's spoken to crowds bigger than me.”
— Donald Trump
August 8, 2024   •   Trump discussing the size of crowds at his political events.
Mar-a-Lago Press Conference
“And in the world of politics, you want your name mentioned.”
— Donald Trump
October 24, 2025   •   Trump commenting on publicity and recognition in politics.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“Employs so many people.”
— Donald Trump
March 6, 2019   •   Trump praising Apple during a White House workforce meeting.
White House — American Workforce Policy Advisory Board
“We have something tomorrow and it's a little bit of a surprise.”
— Donald Trump
April 17, 2026   •   Trump teasing an upcoming White House announcement while speaking aboard Air Force One.
Air Force One Press Gaggle
“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