Donald Trump
ON THE RECORD · 200 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Can you imagine … your son leaves the house and you say: ‘Jimmy, I love you so much. Go have a good day in school,’ and your son comes back with a brutal operation? Can you even imagine this?”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Trump suggested during a campaign speech in 2024 that schools are furtively performing surgery on children.
“completely and totally obliterated”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
After the June 2025 attacks, Trump said Iran's three nuclear sites had been completely and totally obliterated.
“It is dead, but you know, I wish it weren’t,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Trump expressed regret over the abandonment of the fund at a cabinet meeting in July.
“What I really want you to do is pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Trump urged rallygoers in South Carolina to act as if he were on the ballot ahead of the midterm elections.
“To be honest with you, I think people were horribly treated, horribly abused.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Trump said at a cabinet meeting in July that he thinks people were horribly treated and horribly abused.
“everybody that’s moving at Pickaxe”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-05 · reported 2026-09-05
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the US knows the movements at Pickaxe Mountain and across Iran.
“We’re going to take out Pickaxe Mountain. Tell the Iranians to be ready … We’ll probably give Pickaxe a shot relatively soon.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Trump stated on the Hugh Hewitt Show in mid-July that the US would take out Pickaxe Mountain.
“even thinking about nuclear”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Trump shifted his framing from claiming obliteration to promising to hit any site where Iran is even thinking about nuclear work.
“I don't know what she was thinking?”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Trump questioned Pirro's thinking in a Truth Social post after she moved to dismiss the indictment.
“We didn’t need help, but I did ask Nato, and I asked your former leader, ‘Why don’t you send a couple of ships?’ He said, ‘We don’t have any.’ It was pretty sad, the whole thing.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-03 · reported 2026-09-04
Trump recounted in a GB News interview how he asked NATO and Britain's former leader for ships during the Iran conflict.
“To me, it was a pure case of VANDALISM.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Trump wrote on Truth Social that he considered Hearn's conduct a pure case of vandalism.
“I disagree 100% with Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, on the Reflecting Pool.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Trump posted on Truth Social reacting to Pirro's move to dismiss the indictment, saying he disagreed with her completely.
“I am your retribution,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Trump declared this at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference as he began his campaign to return to the White House.
“Your country was not there to help me,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-03 · reported 2026-09-04
Trump made this remark in an interview with GB News about Britain's refusal to support his war on Iran.
“Then it will prove to be very bad for Politics — Worse than anything that has ever happened to a Canadian Politician. Just watch!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-03 · reported 2026-09-03
Trump continued his Truth Social post warning that making him an enemy would prove bad for Canadian politicians.
“a little public relations help”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
Trump acknowledged that data centers need public relations help and pushed tech companies to generate their own electricity.
“end up being backwards and poor.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-03
Trump said on social media that communities without data centers will end up being backwards and poor.
“It is very good for Canadian Politicians like Prime Minister Carney to make President Donald J. Trump 'the enemy,' until their Economy collapses,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-03 · reported 2026-09-03
Trump wrote this in a Truth Social post later Thursday morning, appearing less open to rekindling U.S.-Canada relations.
“to be treated like a state, but they aren't one.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-09-01
Trump claimed Canada wants to be treated like a state in a post on Truth Social on Sunday.
“They’ve been ripping us off for decades, and it’s going to stop,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-09-01
Trump wrote this on Truth Social on Sunday, accusing Ontario of ripping off American businesses for decades.
“The Lake of America was something I've been thinking about for a long time, actually. As you know, we took something called the Gulf of Mexico — we changed it — and now it's very routinely the Gulf of America,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-09-01
Trump said this in the Oval Office when signing an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
“lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest, China.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Trump claimed that a meeting of Xi, Modi and Putin at the SCO summit in Tianjin had lost India and Russia to China.
“Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-31
Hours after the strike, Trump posted apparent AI videos on Truth Social showing oil infrastructure exploding, with one captioned in reference to a major Iranian oil terminal.
“Canada will be treated like a state no longer.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump posted on social media regarding doubling auto tariffs on Canada.
“Gift from Venezuela to the People of the United States”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump described Venezuelan oil from a recent agreement as a gift to the US while discussing plans to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
“I just called Jared to find out, is there anything negative that I should know about, like, it will never be able to return? Little things like that,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump joked during a surprise phone call to a NASA press conference after the Roman Space Telescope launch.
“And now again, like we are with the country itself, we're the hottest there is. We're the hottest in space, we have the hottest country anywhere in the world. So let's keep it all going. You're a big part of it. Let's keep it all going.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump praised NASA's progress and the state of the American space program.
“How can anyone be allowed to say this, working for freely given Public Airwaves? Results are attached,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump continued his Truth Social post questioning how broadcasters on public airwaves are allowed to make such statements.
“Canada to be the worst”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump attacked Canada in a social media post amidst the escalating trade dispute.
“This Retailer is taking the lead, and others should follow. They are doing this because they love the U.S.A.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-07-01 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump praised the Freedom Fuel Network for lowering gasoline prices.
“update the Geographic Names Information System”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump's executive order instructed the interior secretary to update federal geographic databases.
“This is official, effective immediately,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump claimed the renaming order took effect immediately upon signing.
“He said, 'No, it's looking great. It couldn't be better. And it was another great successful launch.' Jared is doing a fantastic job. You are doing a fantastic job, and I'm supplying you [with] all that money!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump congratulated the NASA team and praised Jared Isaacman on speakerphone.
“Let’s call it quits because I’ve had enough. Thank you, darling. Have a good time.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump ended an interview abruptly with Kristen Welker after contentious questioning.
“You’re a one-sided crooked network,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump attacked NBC during a walkout from an interview with Kristen Welker in June.
“one way or the other.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Trump previously discussed acquiring the strategically important territory of Greenland.
“Because of this purposeful inaccuracy, she will be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
President Donald Trump threatened to report NBC News host Kristen Welker to the FCC over her election commentary.
“We’re going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario effective immediately to Lake America,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump announced an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America.
“THE FAKE POLLS USED BY OUR CROOKED MEDIA ARE OUT OF CONTROL, AND SOMETHING MUST BE DONE ABOUT IT. FCC TO THE RESCUE!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump criticized media polling used to forecast election results in a Truth Social post.
“Because of this purposeful inaccuracy, she will be reported to the FCC,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump stated that Kristen Welker would be reported to the Federal Communications Commission over her reporting.
“claims most of the Lake’s volume”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump asserted that the United States holds the majority of Lake Ontario's volume.
“It is the policy of my Administration to recognize the extraordinary contributions of the American people and the rich heritage of our history by naming great natural landmarks for our shared achievements.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump justified the renaming of Lake Ontario in an executive order.
“Your elections are crooked, and you’re crooked, and Meet the Press is crooked and so is ABC and CBS and CNN. You’re one-sided crooked networks,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump criticised news networks during a contentious interview with Kristen Welker.
“remove all references to Lake Ontario”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump's executive order directed government materials to eliminate mentions of Lake Ontario.
“Their new weapon is to say that my 99% SUCCESS Rate on Endorsements, 100% on Senatorial Endorsements (Many of whom were not even given a shot of winning until I Endorsed!), is either a mixed result, or not very good. In actuality, it is, without question, the strongest Endorsement in the History of Politics,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump accused news organizations of attempting to undermine his endorsement track record.
“take this Threat to our Country very seriously”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump urged FCC commissioners to address what he framed as a threat from Kristen Welker's broadcast.
“There has never been anything close!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump touted his political endorsement record in a post on social media.
“You're the hottest in space, and we have the hottest country anywhere in the world. So, let's keep it all going. You're a big part of it,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump phoned in to the NASA news conference to congratulate project scientists.
“The Press is a Disgrace to our Nation, and I hope that Chairman Brendan Carr, and the fine people of his Commission, will take this Threat to our Country very seriously,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump concluded his post by calling on FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to take action.
“Unpopular ‘Hostess’ of … Meet the Fake Press,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump criticized Kristen Welker in a social media post following her comments on his endorsements.
“How can anyone be allowed to say this, working for freely given public airwaves?”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump reacted on Truth Social to journalist Kristen Welker's characterisation of his electoral endorsements.
“You ought to straighten out your press. A country can never be great with a dishonest press.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump criticized the press while walking out of an interview with Kristen Welker.
“Kristen Welker, the Unpopular ‘Hostess’ of the once great Meet the Press, now considered Meet the Fake Press, just stated that Donald Trump has ‘mixed results’ on his Endorsements of Candidates, when the recent WINS of Darline Graham and Mike Mazzei, stand at 100% for the U.S. Senate, and 98% for the U.S. House, recently and over the longterm,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump criticized Kristen Welker's assessment of his primary endorsement record in a post on Truth Social.
“Because of this purposeful inaccuracy, she will be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment. Unfortunately, she is not the only one.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump threatened to report Kristen Welker to the FCC for alleged purposeful inaccuracy.
“be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that Kristen Welker would be reported to the FCC.
“I don’t want Canadian anything. They’ve been ripping us off for decades, and it’s going to stop,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump vented frustration about trade relations with Canada in an online post.
“My Endorsements are stronger than ever,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-30
Donald Trump defended the strength and success rate of his political endorsements on social media.
“unilaterally seized and sold American oil, American assets and American platforms, costing us billions and billions of dollars”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Donald Trump justified claims to Venezuela's oil by alleging past seizures of American assets.
“safe, proper and judicious transition”
Donald Trump · said 2026-01-03 · reported 2026-08-29
In the hours after a US special forces raid seized President Maduro on 3 January, Trump said his administration would run Venezuela until a transition could take place.
“will substantially lower gas prices for all Americans”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced a deal with Venezuela giving the US control of some 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
“We have a gulf and we have a lake – now all we need is an ocean. Maybe we’ll have to change the name of the Atlantic and/or the Pacific,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Trump told reporters about renaming bodies of water, following his rebranding of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
“I just want to thank everybody and congratulate you,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-29
Donald Trump congratulated the team on speakerphone during the post-launch press conference.
“The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
Trump announced the oil agreement on Truth Social on Friday, describing it as the biggest oil deal in world history.
“This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
Trump said the transaction more than doubles American oil reserves and will substantially lower gas prices long into the future.
“This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
President Trump announced a deal with Venezuela giving the US control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
“At my direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working closely with Highly Respected Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, and, through a partnership with private business, have secured majority US control of more than 65 BILLION BARRELS of proven Oil Reserves in Venezuela, at no cost to the American Taxpayer,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Trump wrote on Truth Social that the deal secured majority US control of over 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela at no cost to American taxpayers.
“historic transaction more than doubles American oil reserves”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced a deal with Venezuela giving the US control of some 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves.
“Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Trump claimed Canada has been ripping off the United States while announcing tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports.
“at no cost to the American Taxpayer.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-29
Trump stated the deal securing Venezuelan oil reserves came at no cost to American taxpayers.
“doing much business with Ontario any longer.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Trump sought to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' by executive order and said the U.S. doesn't expect to do much business with Ontario.
“Boy, it looked beautiful on television.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-30 · reported 2026-08-29
Donald Trump commended the Roman Space Telescope launch broadcast while on speakerphone.
“And somebody said, ‘I’d like to watch Artemis.’ I said, ‘You would? Really?'”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump recalled pausing an important meeting so attendees could watch the Artemis II space mission.
“has been ripping us off for a long time”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump linked the lake renaming to trade tensions, claiming Canada has been unfair to the US.
“So the lake change – the Lake of America – was something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, actually.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump said he had been thinking about renaming the lake for a long time.
“through a partnership with private business”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump said on his social-media platform that the agreement had been brokered through a partnership with private business by his secretary of state and defense secretary.
“It’ll attract, train and graduate the very best of our nation,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump spoke about the future students and graduates of the planned US Space Academy.
“I was at a very important meeting with the biggest people in the country,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump recounted a meeting earlier in the year that was interrupted to watch the Artemis II mission.
“They’re all great. But … we’re gonna have an academy for what the people in this room love the most,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump compared the proposed Space Academy to other prestigious US military service academies.
“We actually had a television pulled up, and everybody was spellbound.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump described the reaction of attendees watching the Artemis II mission on television.
“the greatest economy we’ve ever had, by far”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Trump plans to spend millions from his Maga Inc PAC telling voters the economy is the greatest ever.
“the risks posed by malign foreign actors who attempt to swindle American citizens by taking advantage of the generosity of our Nation”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Trump championed his second executive order as a means of defending against foreign actors.
“There are grave threats to our national security,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump justified the creation of the Space Force in December 2019 by pointing to national security concerns.
“In fact, she likes her children more than she likes Trump. I’m very concerned about that,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump made a joke about press secretary Karoline Leavitt's departure during a Fox News interview, expressing resentment at abandonment.
“poisoning the blood of our country”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Trump had described immigrants as poisoning the blood of the country, in contrast to Darline Graham.
“Isn’t she great? Is Karoline great? … She gets up there with that beautiful face and those lips that don’t stop, ba ba ba like a little machine gun.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Trump had held up press secretary Karoline Leavitt as meeting his highest criterion in remarks the previous December.
“Well, they haven’t treated us well. The Canadian officials have treated us very badly. They’re nasty people,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump complained about how Canadian officials have treated the US amid escalating trade tensions.
“I just learned she loves the baby more than she loves Donald Trump, and I’m very angry …”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump repeated his joke about Karoline Leavitt at a campaign rally in South Carolina.
“secured majority U.S. control of more than 65 BILLION BARRELS of proven Oil Reserves in Venezuela, at no cost to the American Taxpayer”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump wrote on his social-media platform that the administration secured majority US control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves in Venezuela.
“So what I really want you to do is pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot … So just say that I’m on the ballot one more time. You got to say it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump called on the crowd at a South Carolina rally to pretend he was on the midterm ballot.
“I will sign an executive order to begin the process of creating a new national academy. It’s called the US Space Academy,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump announced an executive order to establish the US Space Academy during an event at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
“The Space Force will help us deter aggression and control the ultimate high ground.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-28
Donald Trump spoke about the strategic purpose of the Space Force upon signing legislation establishing it in December 2019.
“She’s got a good gene pool.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-28
Trump praised Darline Graham at a campaign rally in South Carolina.
“be treated like a state”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said Canada wants to be treated like a state.
“we are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE”
Donald Trump · said 2026-07-13 · reported 2026-08-27
Three days after declaring the ceasefire over on July 10, Trump announced the reinstatement of the Iranian blockade.
“totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-03-13 · reported 2026-08-27
On March 13, Trump announced that CENTCOM had obliterated every military target on Kharg Island but spared its oil infrastructure.
“Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse'”
Donald Trump · said 2026-04-29 · reported 2026-08-27
At about 4am on April 29, Trump posted that Iran had informed the US it was in a state of collapse and wanted the Strait of Hormuz reopened.
“So, if you think about it, we have a gulf and we have a lake,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump noted the U.S. has renamed a gulf and a lake and now needs an ocean.
“grab ’em by the pussy,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
The article references Trump as the person behind the notorious remark to illustrate his lack of sincere concern for women's dignity.
“a whole civilization will die tonight”
Donald Trump · said 2026-04-07 · reported 2026-08-27
On April 7, Trump warned of a final strike on Iran that ultimately never came.
“strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said the flooding was terrible to see while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office.
“for a long time”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said he had been thinking about renaming the lake for a long time while signing the executive order on Thursday.
“There may come a point when we are no longer able to be reasonable, and will be forced to militarily complete the job that we very successfully started. If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist! President DJT”
Donald Trump · said 2026-06-28 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump ended a post about retaliatory strikes by warning Iran could cease to exist if the US was forced to militarily complete the job.
“should not have happened”
Donald Trump · said 2026-06-14 · reported 2026-08-27
On June 14, the same day Trump declared the agreement with Iran complete, he criticised an Israeli strike on Beirut.
“Canada has been ripping us off for a long time on trade,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said Canada has been ripping the U.S. off on trade amid a breakdown in trade between both nations.
“Very sadly, even the military, you know, we defend Canada for nothing. We don't get anything. They don't pay us to defend Canada.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump complained that the U.S. defends Canada for nothing and does not get anything in return.
“Without the security and investment provided by the United States, this freshwater system would not be open for shipping, recreation, and responsible use to the same extent as it is today.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
The executive order stated that without U.S. security and investment, the freshwater system would not be as open for shipping and recreation.
“a massive Armada is heading to Iran”
Donald Trump · said 2026-01-28 · reported 2026-08-27
On January 28, Trump announced that a massive armada was heading to Iran, weeks before the war began.
“ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT”
Donald Trump · said 2026-07-22 · reported 2026-08-27
On July 22, Trump set a rule that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant every time Iran shot at a ship in the strait.
“Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries”
Donald Trump · said 2026-05-06 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump paused Project Freedom three days after announcing it, citing the request of Pakistan and other countries.
“Israel never talked me into the war with Iran”
Donald Trump · said 2026-04-20 · reported 2026-08-27
On April 20, Trump denied that Israel had talked him into the war with Iran.
“A WALL OF STEEL”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Trump later nicknamed the naval blockade 'A WALL OF STEEL,' an instrument he never traded away during the war.
“Now, all we need is an ocean. So maybe we'll have to change the name of the Atlantic and or the Pacific. Maybe we'll change them both.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump joked in the Oval Office that maybe the US would change the names of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
“filed all the necessary papers, documents”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said on Thursday the move was official and effective immediately and that his administration had filed the necessary paperwork.
“for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-06-28 · reported 2026-08-27
On June 28, US aircraft struck Iranian missile stores and coastal radar after Iran violated the ceasefire agreement again.
“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead”
Donald Trump · said 2026-02-28 · reported 2026-08-27
On the evening of February 28, Trump posted about the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following the launch of Operation Epic Fury.
“We have already destroyed 100% of Iran’s Military capability.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-03-14 · reported 2026-08-27
Two weeks into the war, on March 14, Trump posted that all of Iran's military capability had been destroyed.
“The United States is the greatest protector of the Great Lakes, including the body of water currently known as Lake Ontario,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
The executive order Trump signed described the United States as the greatest protector of the Great Lakes.
“the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-04-12 · reported 2026-08-27
On April 12, Trump announced a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after posting an article about the idea.
“has invested far less in similar initiatives over the same period.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
The executive order said the U.S. has invested nearly $4 billion in protecting the Great Lakes while Canada has invested far less.
“for reasons of decency”
Donald Trump · said 2026-03-13 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump stated he chose not to destroy Kharg Island's oil infrastructure 'for reasons of decency.'
“we just can't do that anymore.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said the U.S. can no longer treat Canada like a state.
“has been ripping us off for a long time on trade”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-27 · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said the renaming was not a direct message to Canada as he signed the executive order in the Oval Office on Thursday.
“Thank you for your attention to this matter”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Trump's recurring sign-off closes one in every four of his Truth Social posts about Iran.
“in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran”
Donald Trump · said 2026-07-08 · reported 2026-08-27
On July 8, Trump reposted an image of a fire at Chabahar in southeastern Iran, attributing it to retribution for Iran's bombing of ships.
“MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-27
On August 19, Trump announced the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country, threatening nations offering Iran financial aid.
“totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump said in a social media post that the agreement is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords.
“He wants to dethrone a magnificent, Job producing, desperately needed, and brand new, Aluminum Plant that will be one of the best projects ever conceived or built, not only in the Great State of Oklahoma, but in the United States, itself,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump wrote the post earlier in the month criticizing Drummond for suing to block the construction of an aluminum smelter.
“Darline is somebody I've known for a long time,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump spoke at a rally for Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach last week.
“I asked her to do this. I said, ‘Darline, you got to do it,’ because everyone loves her. Everyone respects her.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump described asking Darline Graham to run for the Senate seat.
“Drummond is not the right guy. He’s got a bad attitude, and he doesn’t stand for the Values of Oklahoma, which must VOTE FOR ‘MIKE MAZZEI FOR GOVERNOR,’ on Tuesday, August 25th.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump made the remarks in a post on Truth Social criticizing Gentner Drummond and urging voters to support Mike Mazzei.
“So I've known her through Lindsey — I've known her for so long,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump continued speaking about his long-standing relationship with Darline Graham through her brother Lindsey.
“I think Lindsey respected Darline more than any other person he knows, including me.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump remarked on the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's high regard for his sister Darline.
“Iran has been notified that any ship or boat placing new mines will be immediately and systematically destroyed,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26
Trump declared in a post on Truth Social that any ship or boat placing new mines in the Strait of Hormuz would be destroyed.
“There will be no enrichment of material!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Trump stated in a social media post last month that the agreement's terms would prevent Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium.
“My Endorsements are stronger than ever,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
Trump touted his endorsement record in a social media post over the weekend.
“These weapons are incredible. We have to be very careful about letting somebody build them,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
Trump told a cabinet meeting the US had to be careful about letting others build Patriot missiles.
“I deal with many countries, and Canada is easily the most difficult and unreasonable,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25
Trump posted on Truth Social accusing Canada of being difficult and unreasonable in trade relations.
“We don't expect to doing much business with Ontario any longer.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25
Trump suggested renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America and wrote that the US does not expect to do much business with Ontario.
“We have not agreed to that. We're talking about it. But it's a hard thing to give away, that kind of technology.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
Trump backtracked on offering Ukraine the right to produce Patriot missiles itself.
“[T]here is nobody better to honor the legacy of her beloved brother, Lindsey. Darline, who comes from an absolutely incredible family, has been a WINNER all of her life, and has my Complete and Total Endorsement in the Special Election for U.S. Senate in South Carolina,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-25
Trump posted his complete and total endorsement of Darline Graham to Truth Social on Monday ahead of the runoff election.
“They feel entitled, but they are not a State, and will be entitled no longer!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25
Trump posted on Truth Social accusing Canada of feeling entitled and being difficult in trade relations.
“if it gets in the way”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-25
Trump threatened to bomb Oman, a US ally, if it interfered with his administration's talks with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
“They feel entitled, and yet, WE DON’T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Trump sharply criticized Canada in a social media post announcing escalated tariffs on Canadian cars and steel.
“On Trade, and in other ways, also, they are among the worst Nations in the World to deal with,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
President Trump announced new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars, auto parts, steel, and trucks in a social media post after trade talks between the U.S. and Canada broke down.
“Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Trump wrote on social media that Canada had been taking advantage of the United States for years.
“ripping off the United States of America for years”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Trump posted on social media that Canada had been ripping off the United States amid a trade dispute.
“Not sustainable, and not anymore!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Trump criticized Canada's tariffs on American farmers as unsustainable.
“We don’t need Canada, they need us!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Trump wrote in capital letters that the US does not need Canada but Canada needs the US.
“a hard thing to give away”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24
Trump said this last month when backpedalling on a promise to allow Ukraine to manufacture its own version of the US-made Patriot air defence interceptor.
“in charge of making sure everything goes well”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24
When the US president visited North Carolina shortly after returning to office, he said Whatley would be in charge of making sure everything goes well with the recovery.
“cars and drivers inspire awe and respect in all who watch this quintessentially American sport,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
An executive order Trump signed earlier this year calling for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix declared that cars and drivers inspire awe and respect.
“THE SAVE AMERICA ACT’S non-passage is CRAZY, and a serious threat to any politician who votes against it!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump criticized lawmakers who oppose the passage of the SAVE America Act.
“To Vote a person must show PHOTO VOTER I.D., PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, AND THAT THERE WILL BE NO MORE CROOKED, CORRUPT, & DESTABILIZING MAIL-IN BALLOTS (EXCEPTIONS for Military, Disabled, Illness, and Travel!),”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump demanded strict voting requirements and restrictions on mail-in ballots on social media.
“Let me just say, stranger things have happened, OK?”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump responded to a question about whether he would declare an emergency for elections.
“very fair deal for both”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump spoke to reporters about the state of negotiations prior to the trade talks collapsing.
“Unprecedented events will take place next month right here in our nation's capital. On Aug. 22 and 23,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump previewed the upcoming IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., during remarks outside the White House.
“It really will be something special, and they're going to go all around the National Mall at speeds that are not quite, if we did that during the regular day, I think people would be put in jail, perhaps for the rest of their lives.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump remarked on the extraordinary speeds the cars would reach around the National Mall.
“Canada wants the benefits of being a State, without being one!!!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-23
On Sunday, Trump wrote on Truth Social that Canada wants the benefits of being a state without being one.
“Good luck, have fun.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
President Donald Trump mentioned what he told the drivers before the race.
“It will be an awesome display of American patriotism and raw horsepower ingenuity. You're going to see cars at the level that they've never been at before, with cars racing more than 190 mph and even higher than that down Pennsylvania Avenue,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump discussed the high speeds and spectacle expected from the IndyCar race on Pennsylvania Avenue.
“I thought it was a very honest answer, actually.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump addressed Darline Graham's debate remarks while campaigning for her in South Carolina.
“the largest Railroad Equipment Purchase in History”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump praised a multi-billion dollar locomotive deal signed between Kazakhstan and US manufacturer Wabtec.
“I get along with him,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump spoke about his personal relationship with Kim Jong Un.
“We had a good meeting.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump reflected on his Oval Office meeting with Hakeem Jeffries during an interview with Punchbowl News.
“Just that everyone’s safe and they have a good time,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
President Donald Trump was asked what he was looking forward to ahead of the IndyCar race.
“coordinate with the USPS Office of Inspector General and the Department of Justice for investigation of suspected unlawful use of the mail involving Federal election materials.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump outlined demands for mail-in ballots in a March executive order.
“Remember that, Mark, the next time you make your statements.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Trump told Carney to remember that Canada lives because of the United States the next time he makes statements.
“And you know what? The fact that I get along with him, that's a good thing, not a bad thing.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump defended his rapport with Kim Jong Un as beneficial for diplomatic efforts.
“may be bigger than the internet.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
President Donald Trump commented on the potential scale of the artificial intelligence industry.
“the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump described the US range of sanctions aimed at isolating Iran's economy.
“We're leading by a lot with AI. We want to keep it that way. We want to regulate, but we want to have regulation where they can continue to lead, not regulation that's going to stifle a very important industry,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
President Donald Trump discussed his approach to regulating the artificial intelligence industry.
“the benefits of being a state, without being one”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump criticized Canada following the breakdown of bilateral trade discussions.
“I want everyone to be safe. I want everyone to have a good time.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
President Donald Trump shared his hopes for the drivers and attendees at the IndyCar race.
“But what Sean Duffy has done with these incredible, brilliant people is really amazing. It's going to be a sight for the ages,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump thanked Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for helping organize the race.
“When he came to see Trump it got done in about 15 minutes and it’s turned out to be much bigger than we ever even thought possible,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Trump told Fox that IndyCar series owner Roger Penske had been trying to bring the race to Washington for 20 years before it was quickly arranged.
“I’m going to make a little circle in a nice, secure car, slightly slower than the ones we’re going to witness, but we’re going to have fun,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Trump said in an interview on Fox shortly before leading a lap in the presidential limousine to kick off the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
“We control it with the blockade, and I like the idea of declaring it a territory,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump addressed reporters regarding his thoughts on declaring the strait of Hormuz a US territory.
“Their beautiful cars are going to make freedom roar. This will be a freedom that’s roaring like never before,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Trump said at the White House earlier in August while promoting the IndyCar event that the cars would make freedom roar.
“I’ll leave it at that.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Donald Trump declined to elaborate after hinting at the possibility of an emergency declaration.
“ Canada lives because of the United States,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Trump responded to Carney's Davos remarks a day later by stressing Canada's dependence on the United States.
“The construction jobs are enormous. We're building the biggest plants anywhere in the world. And I can say, if I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant in an AI plant or a data center, I would absolutely want it because the jobs are enormous, and the money paid, the taxes paid are just enormous,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-23
President Donald Trump encouraged local officials to support the construction of AI data centers.
“showcase the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a track around our iconic national monuments in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
An executive order Trump signed earlier this year calling for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix declared that the event will showcase the majesty of Washington.
“After this, we’re going to walk down, and I’ll be there with you, we’re going to walk down.”
Donald Trump · said 2021-01-06 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump addressed a crowd of supporters at a rally near the White House.
“But they admit that we need a little help, and, in order to get the prices down, so that's what we're doing.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump defended his import plan to reporters as a necessary measure to lower beef prices.
“So what I really want you to do is pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot. Just come and vote. It’s so important,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump asked supporters to pretend he is on the ballot in upcoming elections.
“The deal with Canada is moving along.”
Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Trump offered an optimistic assessment of trade talks with Canada prior to their collapse.
“If Trump isn't actually on the ballot,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump discussed Republican turnout ahead of the South Carolina Senate runoff.
“But as much as anybody in this Senate and maybe more, Darline will support our military,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump asserted that Darline Graham would strongly support the military.
“Haven’t done that in a long time,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump remarked on reading the lyrics of the song 'The Snake' regarding border security.
“ Great American Patriots and Companies are footing the entire bill,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump stated that private companies and donors are covering the entire cost of the White House ballroom.
“there are a few”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump responded to questions about which countries would supply the imported beef.
“She'll fight for lower taxes, bigger paychecks, no amnesty for illegal aliens. And she'll always protect your Second Amendment, the right to keep and bear arms.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump highlighted what Darline Graham would fight for if elected to the Senate.
“It’s a Friday night. We have plenty of time, right?”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump bantered with the audience during his Myrtle Beach rally speech.
“As we work to rebuild this herd and help our ranchers, for the next 90 days, the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef to be imported with no out of quota tariff,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump announced a temporary plan to import tariff-free ground beef into the United States.
“Well, we want to get the beef prices down, so we’ll get them down a little bit, and that’s what people want. That’s what the voters want, and that’s what I want,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump responded to reporters at Joint Base Andrews about criticism from fellow Republicans.
“like the size of a soda bottle”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump made misleading claims about vaccines, including comparing vaccine injection sizes to soda bottles.
“We should be able to have a deal with Canada. We're also starting on a new deal with Mexico. A much better deal for the United States. I only make good deals,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump commented to reporters about ongoing trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico.
“You have to get out and vote,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump urged supporters at a Myrtle Beach rally to vote for Sen. Darline Graham in the upcoming runoff.
“So just say that I’m on the ballot one more time. You got to say it, and you got to come out and vote.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
President Donald Trump reiterated his plea for rally attendees to treat the election as if he were on the ballot.
“will be paid for with ZERO Dollars of Taxpayer Money,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-22 · reported 2026-08-22
Donald Trump promised that the White House ballroom project will not be funded by taxpayer money.