Donald Trump
ON THE RECORD · 200 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Zelensky's not a good guy for us to deal with,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Trump attacked Zelensky's character in an interview with Newsmax last week.
“time for somebody else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-20
Trump suggested on Monday that Zelenskyy should step down.
“great warrior prime minister”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Trump endorsed Netanyahu enthusiastically four months after previously criticising him.
“is committed to making sure we remain here in Iowa,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-20
Nunn relayed that Trump made the remark during a phone call shortly before Nunn's Thursday evening event in Des Moines.
“Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel. BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-20
Trump formally endorsed Netanyahu for reelection in a lengthy Truth Social post.
“has no f**king judgement”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in June.
“Bibi Netanyahu has been a Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combatting the Islamic Republic of Iran,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-20
Trump praised Netanyahu in a Truth Social post endorsing the prime minister for reelection one day before Vance's comments.
“gambling with World War III”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Trump accused Zelensky of gambling with World War III during their televised Oval Office bust-up in February 2025.
“doesn’t want to end this war and probably never did”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-20
Trump claimed over the weekend that Zelenskyy doesn't care about the impact of Ukraine's strikes on Russia.
“Zelensky doesn't know what he's talking about,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-20
Trump dismissed Zelensky's criticism of a US diesel deal with Russia when speaking to a reporter on Monday.
“I don’t trust anybody, honestly”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-19
When asked by Newsmax whether he trusted Netanyahu, Trump said he does not trust anybody.
“great warrior prime minister and an even greater partner for peace”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19
Trump posted on Truth Social endorsing Netanyahu as a great warrior prime minister.
“They’d like me to be. Yeah, they’d like me to be”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-19
When asked by Newsmax on Thursday if he was planning to get involved in the Israeli elections, Trump said others would like him to be.
“This is the kind of Partner that the United States of America is demanding of Israel, a Country for which it has done so much. Please let this Letter serve to represent my Complete and Total Endorsement of Bibi Netanyahu in his upcoming Race for Re-Election as Prime Minister of Israel. BIBI NETANYAHU WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19
Trump issued his complete and total endorsement of Netanyahu's re-election campaign on Truth Social.
“away from the bargaining table”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Trump defended his Friday decision to put a hold on new sanctions on Russia, saying he did not want to do anything that would foolishly drive Moscow away from negotiations.
“systematically destroyed both militarily and financially, and unless they change their ways, rapidly, we will soon finish the job.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19
Trump warned Iran that unless it changes its ways, the US will soon finish the job.
“doesn’t want to end this war”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Trump lashed out at Zelenskyy for launching strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, claiming Zelenskyy does not want to end the war.
“My decision on Russia is a very simple one. I am in the process of negotiating Peace in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and don’t want to do anything that will drive, foolishly, Russia away from the bargaining table,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Trump defended his decision to waive some sanctions on Russia in a post on his Truth Social platform.
“really up to the DOJ”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-19
Trump said last week that the search had nothing to do with him and that it was really up to the DOJ.
“Bibi Netanyahu has been Strong, Brave, and Brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition, including that coming from even Israel, itself. Despite all of that, he has endured and, in fact, he has thrived!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19
Trump praised Netanyahu as strong, brave, and brilliant despite tremendous opposition.
“If Israel has the wrong Leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-19
Trump wrote on Truth Social that America would have to do the work itself if Israel elects a leader other than Netanyahu.
“the migrants have taken over France”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-19 · reported 2026-10-19
Trump blamed the destruction in France on the country's migration policies and urged France to close its borders.
“Frankly, with all of the money that Europe is famously giving him … he doesn’t want to end this war, and probably never did.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-19
Trump accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the war in a Truth Social post.
“It’s a very good decision, and it’s going to be a decision that’s good for the country, and I think good for the world.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-18
Trump said late on Saturday that his executive order waiving sanctions and tariffs on Moscow's energy revenues was a good decision for the country and the world.
“The immigration of people from an entirely different world, people with hatred in their hearts, has shattered that once great country,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-18
Trump blamed immigration for the unrest in France in a Truth Social post on Sunday.
“We’ll figure it out, and you’ll figure it out,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-18
Trump said late on Saturday that his decision to waive sanctions and tariffs targeting Moscow's energy revenues would benefit the US.
“Close your Borders and take control, before it is too late!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-18 · reported 2026-10-18
Trump wrote on Truth Social about the unrest in France, urging the country to close its borders and take control.
“We had a great time. We even took a little tour of the ballroom. We took a — we went inside the ballroom with beams that are being put up over our heads. But it was a great dinner. It was a very informative dinner. Smart people. Stephen A. is great,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump described touring the White House ballroom and praised the guests as smart people.
“Pharmaceutical companies are building $600 billion. We're going to make all our drugs here,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump hailed his administration's efforts to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing back to American soil during a Kentucky rally.
“Two years ago, our country was infested with thousands of members of the savage Venezuela gang,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump revisited the Tren de Aragua apartment takeover controversy during a Saturday rally in Kentucky.
“And I absolutely like him. It was a good dinner.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump expressed liking for Maher and called it a good dinner.
“Bill Maher, I tell you what, he likes me a lot more than people understand,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump praised Maher, one of his frequent critics, after the dinner.
“They were just invaded and they took over apartment houses. They lived there. Everybody was afraid to do anything about it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump described how members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua took over apartment houses in Aurora, Colorado.
“And by the way, I wear very little, and I do it myself,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump joked about his own television-ready appearance at a Friday rally for Republican Senate candidate Mike Collins before accusing Ossoff of spending on makeup.
“Well, I also changed the name of a lake in Canada to the Lake America, right? Lake America,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump celebrated his executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America for U.S. federal purposes during a Kentucky rally.
“If the Republicans win, the Department of War will be investing $100 million in the pharmaceutical company and there to revitalize a gigantic drug manufacturing facility in Winchester, Kentucky,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump announced plans for a $100 million federal investment in a Kentucky pharmaceutical manufacturing facility during a rally in Highland Heights.
“I think they had a good time.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump told reporters he believed the dinner guests enjoyed themselves.
“That's a big revitalization project,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump described the Winchester pharmaceutical investment as a big revitalization project, warning it would not move forward under Democrat leadership.
“Google wouldn't have taken my call in the first. Now they kiss my a--,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump joked about how his relationship with Google has changed between his terms during a Kentucky rally.
“We talked about everything. It lasted a long time.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump described the broad scope and length of the dinner conversation.
“And I actually liked them,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump continued praising the dinner guests and sharing details of their evening.
“The dinner last night with Kid Rock and Stephen A. [Smith] and Bill Maher was great,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump told reporters about the celebrity dinner he hosted at the White House the previous night.
“This is the most important midterm in the history of our country because we've gotten more things done and they can undo them.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump called the midterm the most important in history because of what his administration has accomplished.
“So I'm not on the ballot, but I am on the ballot,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-17 · reported 2026-10-17
Trump urged Republicans to deliver a historic midterm victory at a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky.
“within a short period of time”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
Trump wrote that Russia would deliver an additional 3m tons of diesel within a short period of time.
“if they had it, they would use it, in my opinion, instantaneously”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Trump argued the US cannot end the war because it must ensure Iran cannot produce a nuclear weapon.
“I said, ‘Is this for you, Katie? Because honestly, you don’t need it,’”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump recalled to reporters outside the White House what he told Zacharia amid intense media scrutiny of her performance.
“I said to her, 'Honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider. You think about it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump told Zacharia to reconsider the press secretary position.
“Zelenskyy is not a good guy for us to deal with”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump expressed frustration with Zelenskyy during a Newsmax interview amid his push to end Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
“Well, the mother of all bombs is not nuclear,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Trump clarified to Newsmax that the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast Bomb (MOAB) is not a nuclear weapon.
“I wouldn’t use nuclear. We don’t have to. We’re the greatest nuclear power in the world,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Trump told Newsmax he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran, marking his first definitive statement on the topic.
“It’s not nuclear at all. This is just an extremely large bomb.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Trump reiterated to Newsmax that the MOAB is not nuclear, describing it as an extremely large bomb.
“If you tell me that Zelenskyy is again shooting at refineries, all he’s doing is making the world oil price higher,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump made the comments to Newsmax's Rob Finnerty late Thursday after Ukraine defied his demands to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries.
“All he’s doing is making the world oil price higher. Well, I think that’s a disgrace. I think I find Zelenskyy to be more difficult to deal with than Putin.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Trump criticized Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries after an energy ceasefire he announced collapsed.
“Maybe it's not for her,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump later added that the press secretary role may not be for Zacharia.
“I think that’s a disgrace. There’s plenty of other targets; they don’t have to hit,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump was responding to Ukraine's resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries after Kyiv abandoned his energy ceasefire.
“And from what I understand, it's the same as it's always been.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump denied White House involvement in restricting Starlink services to Ukraine's armed forces.
“you don't have to do this if you don't want to”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Three days after commending Zacharia's first briefing, Trump said he told her she did not have to stay in the role.
“I said to her, ‘Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider. You think about it, but I would reconsider.’”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump recalled urging Zacharia to reconsider taking the press secretary job during a conversation about the media scrutiny she faced.
“will be Power Plant Day and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Trump threatened to destroy Iran's infrastructure, saying a bombing campaign would target power plants and bridges.
“No, I don’t see that, I don’t see it.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
When asked if he would put troops on the ground in Iran, Trump said he did not foresee that happening.
“I just spoke to her about it. I said, 'Katie, is this really for you?'”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump said he spoke to Zacharia about whether the press secretary role was right for her.
“That said, the execution may be viewed in person by the immediate families of the victims, if they so choose.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump stated that while the execution would not be streamed, victims' immediate families could view it in person.
“Well, I don't know if it was anybody because it wasn't me, and I don't think it was Elon,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Reporters in Washington asked Trump who was responsible for pausing Starlink access for the Ukrainian military.
“…a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
In April, Trump posted on Truth Social threatening that a whole civilisation would die if Iran did not agree to a peace deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“treated very badly by the media”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump said Zacharia had been treated badly by the media after she stumbled through a 14-minute press conference and questions arose over her legal credentials.
“I think they actually both would like to see it end, but I think I find Zelenskyy to be more difficult to deal with than Putin.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump compared dealing with Zelenskyy and Putin while pressing for an end to the war in a Newsmax interview.
“She’s been treated, I would say, pretty nastily,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said interviewers had been a little tough on Zacharia and that she had been treated nastily.
“honestly, if I were you, I'd reconsider”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Three days after her first briefing, Trump suggested Zacharia should reconsider the press secretary role.
“Sean [Hannity] was a little bit tough, and I saw Fox & Friends this morning; they were a little tough. She’s been treated, I would say, pretty nastily,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-16
Trump told reporters that Hannity and other Fox hosts had been tough on Zacharia and that she had been treated nastily.
“a friend of mine”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump praised congressional candidate Mark Lamb and urged voters to send him to Washington for Arizona's 5th Congressional District.
“He’d be out there fighting like nobody else. So, let’s have a big victory in honor of Charlie Kirk.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump urged a big election victory in honor of the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk at the Arizona rally.
“I wouldn’t use nuclear. We don’t have to,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump stated he would not use nuclear weapons against Iran amid reports of new strike plans.
“many very good and well meaning people would rather not watch him die”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump explained his decision to cancel the livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution after widespread criticism.
“America belongs to those who love, love, love, love — love it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump declared at the Arizona rally that America belongs to those who love it.
“massive amount of their heavily stocked Diesel Oil.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
President Trump said Europe had agreed to deploy a massive amount of their heavily stocked diesel oil.
“really up to the DOJ [Justice Department]”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-15
Hours after the Monday raid on Omar's home, Trump told reporters he had nothing to do with the search and that it was up to the Justice Department.
“If Ken Paxton loses, it will be because of WEAK and INEFFECTIVE Political Hacks like John Cornyn and Karl Rove, who have ineffectively opposed me for my entire political career,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump wrote on Truth Social that Cornyn and Rove would be to blame if Paxton loses the Texas Senate race.
“This is just an extremely large bomb. It’s like a tiny nuclear bomb, but the mother of all bombs is one big bomb, but it’s not nuclear.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump described the MOAB bomb as an extremely large but non-nuclear weapon during a Newsmax interview.
“is so bad for the Republican Party, and completely wrong so often,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that Rove is bad for the Republican Party and frequently wrong.
“It's going to happen very fast. Oil prices will drop like crazy. And yet oil prices are still much lower than both Obama and Biden.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump predicted oil prices would drop and compared them favorably to the Obama and Biden eras.
“hit the refineries, because that's [caused] a world problem.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump said on Saturday that Ukraine should not hit Russian oil refineries because it has caused a world problem, after striking a deal with Moscow to release diesel exports into global markets.
“A great person, a great man, a great friend of mine,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk on what he said would have been Kirk's 33rd birthday.
“I know nothing about this woman, and neither does anyone else!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump reacted on Truth Social to the Nobel peace prize being awarded to South African judge Navi Pillay.
“a little breaking news”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump delivered breaking news to supporters at a midterm campaign rally in Montana.
“Not one Democrat smiled or clapped,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump criticized Democrats for not applauding a veteran honored during his February State of the Union address.
“But we've done more in the short period of time than any other presidency, they say.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump claimed his presidency accomplished more in a short period than any other.
“the Great United States of America, whose Representative, ME, settled eight Wars, and many other things”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump argued on Truth Social that the Nobel peace prize should have gone to the United States instead.
“The mother of all bombs is not nuclear.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump told Newsmax that the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb is not nuclear amid reports of strike plans against Iran.
“doing everything possible to make it hard”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump accused Cornyn and Rove of trying to make it difficult for Paxton to beat Democratic nominee James Talarico.
“Montana will help ensure the American military always reigned supreme,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump told the rally crowd that Montana would help ensure American military supremacy.
“They deserve to witness JUSTICE!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump said the families of Hasan's victims could still view the execution in person.
“And that’s when I looked at them, and I said, ‘You people are crazy.’”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump recalled his reaction to Democrats' refusal to clap during the State of the Union address.
“Where did her house come from, where did her cars come from, and what about her lovely place in Washington, D.C.? I didn’t know that Congressmen and women made that kind of money, but I do know her husband, according to information and belief, makes almost nothing, so it couldn’t have come from him. How many people did she illegally bring into our Country from Somalia? America wants answers, and we want them, NOW!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump posted on Truth Social questioning Omar's net worth, assets, and how many people she allegedly brought into the country from Somalia.
“He will die, as scheduled, by firing squad, but this event will not be streamed,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post that Hasan's execution by firing squad would proceed but would not be streamed.
“You're getting it, everybody, will you please leave me alone?”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump quipped about persistent lobbying from Montana's Republican lawmakers for the project.
“time for Ukraine to get a new president”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump said it was time for Ukraine to get a new president.
“We've had the most successful two years and it's a little bit less than two years, actually quite a bit less,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump made the remarks during a tele-rally supporting Sen. Darline Graham's campaign.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump wrote on social media announcing an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.
“You look good. Central casting, actually,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump addressed Republican secretary of state candidate Alex Kolodin at the rally.
“a warrior for election integrity”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump praised Republican secretary of state candidate Alex Kolodin at the rally while attacking Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes.
“I'm pleased to inform you and announce that right here in Montana, the Department of War is going to establish a new super range for testing advanced weapons and technologies,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump announced at a rally in Kalispell that the Department of War would establish a new super range in Montana for testing advanced weapons.
“He’s sick because he’s been forced to eat meat for political reasons and he’s throwing up all over the place.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-15
At a rally in San Antonio, Trump claimed without evidence that Talarico was sick from being forced to eat meat for political reasons.
“But that’s what we have,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump continued his criticism of Democrats following his State of the Union remarks at the Arizona rally.
“With all of that being said, I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and SCUM like Hasan but, many very good and well meaning people would rather not watch him die, through streaming, or through any other visual device,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that streaming the execution might have been a deterrent but many good people would rather not watch Hasan die.
“largest deportation operation in American history”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump campaigned on a pledge to implement the largest deportation operation in American history.
“whoever wins AI, wins”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump framed AI development as a race between the US and China.
“In Charlie’s honor, we want you to go out and vote,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump turned a remembrance of Charlie Kirk into a call for supporters to vote in the midterms.
“We've now taken the nuclear weapon away from Iran. You'll see that very quickly and very, very quickly. One way or the other.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump claimed the U.S. had taken the nuclear weapon away from Iran during a tele-rally.
“They’ll destroy our country.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump warned Arizona voters that Democrats would destroy the country during the campaign rally.
“Leave me alone, Tim. Tim Sheehy would drive me crazy.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump joked that Sen. Tim Sheehy had repeatedly pressed him to bring the project to Montana.
“And we did something that they should have done. We took the nuclear weapon away from the number one state sponsor of terror in the entire world, and we couldn't allow that,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump said the U.S. took the nuclear weapon away from the world's number one state sponsor of terror.
“The rest of our country maybe won't be thrilled because a lot of other people wanted it also,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump suggested the military super range project had been sought after by other parts of the country.
“I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a strong deterrent for the World to witness how America deals with Terrorists and SCUM like Hasan,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump suggested that streaming the execution could have served as a deterrent for the world to witness America's handling of terrorists.
“South Africa has taken aggressive positions towards the United States and its allies, including accusing Israel, not Hamas, of genocide in the International Court of Justice, and reinvigorating its relations with Iran to develop commercial, military, and nuclear arrangements.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump's February 2025 executive order alleged South Africa took aggressive positions against the US and its allies.
“Nidal Malik Hasan, a former U.S. Army Major turned traitor, is a very bad and evil man,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-15 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that Nidal Hasan is a very bad and evil man who killed 13 people and injured 32 others in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
“a little bit nerdy.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump joked about Kolodin's appearance while praising him at the rally.
“I really don't care how he goes, as long as he goes, and I think that the death penalty is a very worthy way of going for him,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump expressed indifference about the method of execution as long as Hasan dies, while appearing to hedge his support for the livestream plan.
“bringing up things that won't happen”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-15
Trump dismissed concerns raised by AI researchers about risks to humanity.
“On election night, Arizona is going to prove that America does not belong to those who hate it,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-15
Trump rallied supporters at a campaign stop in Bullhead City, Arizona, less than three weeks before Election Day.
“I didn't speak to her. No, she will not be there. I didn't like what I read,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump said he had not spoken to Guilfoyle personally about the allegations.
“And actually, he got two points or something in the primary. The real Dan Sullivan won it, but ... It's a terrible thing. It's another hoax by the Democrats,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump added that the independent challenger received only a small share of the primary vote while the incumbent senator won, calling it another hoax by Democrats.
“Can you imagine if they attacked our cities, and they attacked places where we are, including right here in Alaska? You would see turmoil far greater. We have a lot of oil flowing right now in the almost strait, we control it. The war is going to be over very, very soon. We're going to have a big victory very shortly. Very, very shortly, and oil is going to come way, way down. Gasoline is going to come down to where it was before,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump argued that Americans understand increased gas prices are worth preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and predicted the war would end soon.
“He doesn't have to, but he should, because, frankly, he lost in the primary by substantial numbers to Bernadette. And I'm not involved that much in, you know, Alaska politics, other than I want to see Dan and Nick get in. But she won in the primaries, and the others should have dropped out. So now you have three Republicans running against one Democrat. And I don't like that. I don't like those odds very much. But there, she's great, and maybe she'll get in, but I thought I had an obligation to endorse her,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump called on Republican competitor Dave Bronson to drop out of the Alaska gubernatorial race after Bernadette Wilson won the primary.
“We're looking at it. Yeah, we're not happy,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Asked on Monday whether he was considering firing Guilfoyle, Trump said he was looking at it.
“We are looking, I can't say federal, but we are looking into it. It's a disgrace. We have, I call him the real Dan Sullivan, a great senator from Alaska. And in the race, they put somebody named Dan Sullivan who knows nothing about politics. His name happens to be Dan Sullivan. They even wanted to change his middle initial, which was different. They wanted to make it an S so that it could be exactly correct. I think it's just terrible that they did it,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump made the statement in an interview with Fox News after a campaign rally in Alaska, suggesting the second Sullivan's candidacy was a hoax by Democrats.
“She wasn't a member of my family. She dated my son a long time ago,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump tried to distance himself from Guilfoyle, telling ABC News she wasn't a member of his family.
“I had it down to $1.85 a gallon in some places like Iowa and a lot of places, actually. And I think we're going to maybe even top those numbers. So you're going to see it. But most importantly, Iran, the number-one state sponsor of terror, will never have a nuclear weapon. If they had one, you might not be standing here right now,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump added that gas prices had previously dropped to $1.85 a gallon and insisted Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.
“the once great state of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
Trump complained about Somali immigrants just days before the federal raid on Omar's home.
“They're making a determination about that,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-14
When asked about the livestream last week, Trump said a determination was being made but agreed that either way Hasan should die.
“we didn't like what we were reading.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump added that he and others didn't like what they were reading, in comments to ABC News.
“America wants answers, and we want them, NOW!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-14 · reported 2026-10-14
Trump renewed criticism of Omar in a statement shared by the White House on X, questioning changes in her financial filings.
“incredibly strong advocate for the wonderful people of South Dakota, a State I love, and WON BIG, in 2016, 2020, and 2024!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Trump endorsed Rounds last year and praised him as a strong advocate for South Dakota.
“I am pleased to announce that Katie Zacharia will be beginning her term as Press Secretary tomorrow, Columbus Day, and will be doing an introductory News Conference on Tuesday at 9:30 A.M. from the Press Briefing Room in the White House. Katie has been with me, in spirit, from the very beginning, and will do a fantastic job!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-13
Trump announced Zacharia's appointment as press secretary in a post on Truth Social the Sunday before her Tuesday briefing debut.
“Well, I’d have to look at it and see, because there’s been violations on both sides.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13
When pressed about reported Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, Trump acknowledged possible violations by both sides.
“Mike Rounds has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Trump gave Rounds his complete endorsement for re-election in a post on Truth Social.
“All I know is that Zelenskyy and Putin have to get together and end that ridiculous war,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13
Trump called for Zelenskyy and Putin to end the war, which he described as a disaster.
“behaving very badly... and purposefully trying to drive up Oil Prices”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-13 · reported 2026-10-13
President Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday that the Houthis were behaving badly and trying to drive up oil prices.
“Because I said, ‘You agree’. That’s why they agreed, because I said they agree.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-12 · reported 2026-10-13
Trump told reporters that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop striking each other's energy infrastructure after he pressed both leaders.
“I hear the guy has disappeared – nobody knows. You know where he is? He's sick because he's forced to eat meat for political reasons and he's throwing up all over the place,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-13
Trump referenced Talarico's absence and past comments on reducing meat consumption during a rally in San Antonio with Ken Paxton.
“I’ll make a decision.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-12
Trump told reporters he would make a decision on whether to show the execution.
“There are two thoughts: Don’t show it and show it. Because, you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-12
Trump indicated on Saturday he had not decided whether to proceed with a livestream of the execution.
“what the military would like to do”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-12
Trump acknowledged knowing what the military wants regarding livestreaming Hasan's execution.
“So I’ll make a decision, ultimately. I know what the military would like to do, but we’ll make a decision.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-11
Trump indicated he would make the final decision on whether to proceed with the livestreamed execution.
“to the American and global marketplace”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-11
Trump announced that Putin had agreed to release 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately to the American and global marketplace.
“Diesel prices for Americans and, indeed, the world, will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST! Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my greatest priority,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-11
Trump announced the deal on Friday via a post on Truth Social, claiming the Russian diesel agreement would reduce fuel prices in the US.
“Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Trump said Iran could take out U.S. cities if a nuclear weapon were developed.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11
Trump announced the energy ceasefire on social media, stating both Russia and Ukraine had agreed to it.
“partner with an independent external auditor or evaluator”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Trump encouraged AI companies to partner with an independent external auditor or evaluator as part of a voluntary accord presented in late September.
“That’s a war that should have never started, and I think it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-11
Trump said the war should never have started and called for Ukraine to get a new president.
“Let me just say, stranger things have happened, OK?”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Trump replied to a rightwing broadcaster who asked whether he might declare a national security emergency pertaining to the midterm elections.
“Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Trump later posted on Truth Social announcing an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, claiming both parties had agreed.
“small price to pay for keeping the world safe”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
President Trump defended the Iran war at a campaign rally in Nebraska.
“I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal, because he could have made many deals, and for some reason, he never does,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-11
Trump criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, suggesting Ukraine needed a new leader who could make a deal.
“keeping our country safe.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-11
Trump called the Iran war a means of keeping the country safe at a Nebraska rally.
“wants to make problems for the world”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump told reporters outside the White House that Zelensky wants to make problems by authorizing attacks on Russian refineries.
“Iran will be very quick one way or the other: that they give us everything or they don’t exist any longer.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump issued a dark warning that Iran would either give the US everything or cease to exist during a rally speech.
“The United States of America, represented by me as your president, should have received the Nobel peace prize, but didn’t. And this is an indelible stain on the country of Norway, and those people that made such a disgraceful and embarrassing decision,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump complained about not winning the 2026 Nobel peace prize during a Republican rally in Syracuse, New York.
“get a new leader who can make a deal”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump suggested Ukraine should get a new leader who can make a deal.
“The Nobel peace prize has been forever discredited by a handful of radical ideologues who are anti-democracy and really enemies of civilization,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump continued criticizing the Nobel committee during a rally speech in Syracuse, New York.
“We’ve been friends for a long time.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump added that he and Tyson have been friends for a long time before departing for a rally together.
“Because you know by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did. So I’ll make a decision ultimately. I know what the military would like to do, but we’ll make a decision.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump remarked on whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Hassan, saying it might deter others.
“was vicious – he was violent”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump commented on plans to livestream the December firing-squad execution of former army psychiatrist Nidal Hassan.
“We said, 'you can do whatever you want to Russia, don't hit the refineries', because that's a world problem that's caused,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump said the US told Ukraine not to hit Russian refineries because it causes a world problem.
“I’m about to settle or win two more: Iran and Russia-Ukraine.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump claimed he was about to settle or win the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars during a rally speech.
“based on the condition of their diesel refineries”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the additional delivery will be based on the condition of Russia's diesel refineries.
“We will not forget, Norway, that you didn’t give this prize.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump warned Norway during a rally speech that he would not forget their decision to deny him the Nobel peace prize.
“We may. We’re going to look at it. We just found out about the recent attack, so we’ll make a decision. We move very quickly,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump was asked by reporters outside the White House whether the US planned to join Saudi strikes on the Houthis.
“I settled 8 WARS, am close to ending or settling 2 more, got all of the Israeli hostages back, including the final 28, both living and dead, had hundreds of hostages, from countries all over the World, released and sent back home, won a war in Venezuela, and captured the violent dictator who so viciously ran that country, and stopped the number one state sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran, from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon — AND MUCH MORE! Yet, with all of that I, or the United States of America, did not get the Noble Peace Prize. WOW!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee for not selecting him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in a Saturday morning Truth Social post.
“There are two thoughts: don’t show it and show,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump remarked on whether to livestream the execution of Nidal Hassan, saying it might deter others.
“He could have made many deals and for some reason, he never does.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump said Zelensky could have made many deals but never does.
“Additionally, I stopped Iran from having a nuclear weapon and blowing up the entire Middle East and ultimately far beyond the Middle East, including Europe, perhaps the US and I saved more lives than anyone in history,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump claimed to have stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, contradicting US intelligence reports that Iran suspended its nuclear weapons pursuit in 2003.
“He'd better damn well stop,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump warned Zelensky to stop authorizing attacks on Russian refineries.
“I won’t be fighting him today,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump joked to reporters about standing alongside Tyson before departing for a rally in Syracuse.
“I will tell you what,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump introduced a dark warning about Iran during his rally speech in Syracuse, New York.
“Despite all of this and all of these unbelievable accomplishments, the Nobel prize was given out today to a liberal person who works at the United Nations, who nobody has ever heard of,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump criticized the awarding of the Nobel peace prize to Navi Pillay, the South African former UN human rights chief.
“I think I'm going to get a Nobel Prize for a lot of things, if they gave it out fairly, which they don't.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Trump said this to reporters during a 2019 news conference about his expectation of receiving a Nobel Prize.
“within a short period of time”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Trump wrote on Truth Social that another 3 million tonnes of diesel would follow within a short period of time.
“it's time for Ukraine to get a new president”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-10 · reported 2026-10-10
Trump responded to Zelensky's criticism of a US diesel deal with Russia by suggesting Ukraine should replace its president.
“We stopped them from hanging a lot of them with the threat of serious violence.”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Trump stated in his State of the Union address, days before launching the Iran war, that the U.S. had stopped executions in Iran through the threat of serious violence.
“a Complete and Total Disaster”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Trump made the remark in his August endorsement of James' Republican challenger, Saritha Komatireddy.
“It’s stopping, and there’s no plan for executions.”
Trump · said 2026-01-14 · reported 2026-10-09
Trump told reporters on Jan. 14 that there was no plan for executions in Iran.
“Lower prices for Americans, especially our Great Farmers, Ranchers, and Truckers, is my Greatest Priority.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Trump stated that lowering prices for Americans, especially farmers, ranchers, and truckers, is his greatest priority.
“We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,”
Trump · said 2026-01-14 · reported 2026-10-09
Trump told reporters on Jan. 14 that the killing in Iran was stopping.
“you can do almost anything. Nothing happens. But we're changing that.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-02 · reported 2026-10-09
Trump said today you can do almost anything and nothing happens, but that they are changing that.
“within a short period”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-09
Trump said a further 3 million tonnes of Russian diesel would be delivered within a short period, dependent on refinery conditions.
“will be COMING DOWN, IN RECORD NUMBERS, AND FAST!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-09
Trump announced a deal with Putin for Russian diesel to be released to US and global markets, predicting diesel prices would fall rapidly.
“we had really strong laws.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-02 · reported 2026-10-09
Speaking at an event ahead of a federal holiday celebrating Christopher Columbus, Trump said the US had really strong laws in the 1900s.
“perhaps the greatest attorney general in the United States of America,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump praised Paxton, whom he endorsed during the Republican primary after turning against incumbent senator John Cornyn.
“You want to see a country that would be in freefall. We’re not going to let that happen. We protect our cities, we protect our country, we’re not letting that happen. And they’d use it, too. They’d use it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump continued his remarks about protecting US cities from missile attacks.
“Because of these people here, we will always be on top. No one else can compete with us,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump spoke at an award ceremony presenting national science and technology medals to six tech executives including Elon Musk and Satya Nadella.
“our modern-day Thomas Edison”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-08 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump hailed Musk at the award ceremony, also calling him an "industrial titan" and citing his work with SpaceX and Tesla.
“isn't really something that I want to do.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump said Wednesday that making a deal with Tehran isn't really something he wants to do, as the war reached an impasse in its eighth month.
“Russia is not saying much either.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump commented on Russia's communication about the suspected plague case.
“golden age of America”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-08
Another ad uses images of Mount Rushmore as Trump heralds a new golden age of America.
“get the hell out of here”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump told demonstrators disrupting his rally to leave.
“But what he doesn’t know is his mom voted for Trump.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump continued mocking a removed protester at his San Antonio rally.
“they’re paid by enemies of our nation”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump claimed without evidence that protesters at his rally were paid by enemies of the nation.
“sort of a Camp David ”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-07 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump proposed developing one of his Florida golf courses into a presidential retreat, describing it as similar to Camp David.
“Almost everybody wants ‘The Sunshine Protection Act’ to pass, except for Tom Cotton,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-10-03 · reported 2026-10-08
Trump targeted Sen. Tom Cotton, one of the bill's most prominent critics, on Saturday.