Donald Trump
ON THE RECORD · 200 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“The robots are not going to be taking over the world,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-20
Trump called Huang while Huang was on stage at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on Monday.
“If it’s a good intention, that’s fine. If it’s a bad intention, we’ll put very heavy tariffs,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-20
Trump warned that if Canada's move toward the EU reflects bad intentions, the US would impose heavy tariffs.
“The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-20
Trump wrote this in a post on Truth Social on the same day as the All-In Summit.
“the acquisition of Greenland by the United States”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Danish and Greenlandic leaders emphasized the deal would fall far short of Trump's previously stated desire for acquiring Greenland.
“gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump cast the deal as a personal triumph in his social media post, claiming the agreement gives the US permanent control over security in Greenland.
“LOWER THE INTEREST RATES FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FAST!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump again demanded rate cuts on social media following the Fed's decision to raise rates.
“of their constant 'reporting' of fake news”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump announced on Truth Social on Friday that he was banning CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House.
“secure and defend the security of Greenland”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said the deal would allow the US to secure and defend the security of Greenland, in a post on Truth Social.
“permanent control over security, and all other needs”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said Denmark would grant the US permanent control over security in Greenland.
“essentially a large real estate deal”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
During his first term in 2019, Trump confirmed he had been urging aides to find out how the US could buy Greenland, describing any sale as a large real estate deal.
“no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said the agreement prevents any US adversary from establishing a base or military presence in Greenland without US approval.
“She got a little bit soft on the border – I understand that, I understand that – but I just don’t happen to be there,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump responded to Salazar on Friday, saying he still backs her for reelection but disagrees with her criticism on the border.
“We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump stated the US would begin developing a large military presence in Greenland, though the US already maintains a presence on the island through NATO.
“no cost to the United States”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said the deal came with no cost to the United States in a post on Truth Social.
“diminish the Republicans and a Republican administration. And honestly, we’ve done a fantastic job.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
At a White House news conference on Friday, Trump accused the outlets of seeking to diminish Republicans and claimed his administration had done a fantastic job.
“to do what is necessary”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said the deal would grant the US the ability to do what is necessary to secure Greenland, in a post on Truth Social.
“[W]e want more babies, to put it very nicely,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump expressed a desire for population growth, surrounding himself with pronatalist allies.
“There will be NO COST to the United States! At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump added in his Truth Social post that the U.S. would forever have the ability to secure and defend Greenland and the United States.
“constantly write or report fiction or lies”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump posted on Truth Social that the banned outlets constantly write or report fiction or lies about the Trump administration.
“Others to come in terms of fake news? Well, you know, The New York Times is fake news, The Washington Post is fake news.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump made the remarks to reporters on Friday when asked what he meant by his announcement banning several media outlets from the White House.
“If they want to write them, that's fine,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump continued his remarks on Friday regarding negative media coverage of his administration.
“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump announced the Greenland security agreement in a post on Truth Social on Friday.
“rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump added in the same social media post that the U.S. would cherish and watch over the AI industry as it grows.
“something is wrong with a country that can allow people to write purposely negative stories”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump made these remarks later on Friday after announcing the press bans on Truth Social.
“We will also be looking for BAD, and we can do that, very easily, with our already existing Criminal and Civil Justice System,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump wrote in a social media post announcing the new AI Force that existing criminal and civil justice systems could handle the negative aspects of AI.
“I don't have to let them into the people's house”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said he did not have to admit media organisations to the White House, referring to it as the people's house.
“These are not the people I interviewed to serve on the United States Supreme Court,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump lashed out at Supreme Court justices after the court blocked his plan to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.
“we will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
President Trump asserted in a social media post that the U.S. would not hinder AI industry growth while announcing plans for a new AI Force.
“If they do that, if I think it’s at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe on many things,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump threatened action against the EU if it moves forward with von der Leyen's associate membership proposal for Canada.
“make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump said the deal included a rule barring US adversaries from maintaining a military presence or making sensitive investments in Greenland without US approval.
“STOP TRADING WITH COUNTRIES WITH WHICH WE HAVE A DEFICIT”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump issued this threat earlier in the month, tying it to a demand that the Fed cut interest rates.
“We have a lot of people working very hard on it to save it,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said he was willing to save the Kennedy Center, which he claimed was losing money.
“very important, historic, and special”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-19 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump announced the Arctic security pact with Denmark and Greenland in a post on Truth Social on Friday.
“purposely write negative news”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
At a White House news conference on Friday, Trump told reporters the banned outlets purposely write negative news.
“Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-19
Trump wrote this on social media after the Fed raised interest rates, despite persistent inflation and a large budget deficit.
“I can save it easily, but why should we be doing that and then raise money for the rest of our lives to keep it afloat? Because that’s what you have to do, if we get no recognition. I think the Trump administration should be recognized as having saved the Kennedy Center.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-19
Trump argued the Trump administration should be recognized as having saved the Kennedy Center and questioned why money should be raised to keep it afloat without such recognition.
“We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-19
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reposted part of Trump's statement about developing a military presence in Greenland.
“You get sick of it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Asked in the Oval Office about the ban, Trump said you get sick of the cumulative stories.
“I don't think that a court should allow fake news to be written day, after day, after day. I think that somebody has a right to keep them away,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump argued that courts should not allow fake news to be written and that somebody has a right to keep such outlets away.
“Media outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report fiction and lies when they're covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration or the United States of America,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump wrote on Truth Social that media outlets shouldn't be able to constantly report fiction and lies about the president or administration.
“To be honest with you, I don't think that a court should allow fake news to be written day after day after day.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump said he doesn't think a court should allow fake news to be written day after day.
“Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to find the 30,000 emails that are missing”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Democrats cited the Logan Act in connection with Trump after he publicly remarked about Russia finding missing emails.
“He died doing the work he was born to do,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Trump commented on Graham's death on 11 July shortly after the senator returned from a trip to Kyiv.
“It's really just cumulative stories over the last few years,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Asked in the Oval Office about the ban, Trump said it was really just cumulative stories over the last few years.
“I am proud to announce that, effective immediately, I am banning Fake News CNN, MSNOW ... and Politico ... from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump announced in a Truth Social post that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from the White House.
“I think it's going to take a little bit longer than the midterm.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Trump told reporters last week he expected the war's resolution to take longer than the midterm elections.
“may be others to join them”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump again said there may be others to join the banned outlets but did not name any.
“I think it's good to point it out, whether it survives or doesn't,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump acknowledged legal challenges may follow and said it's good to point it out whether it survives or doesn't.
“rampant fraud and meritless claims”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Trump raised concerns over fraud and meritless claims in a 2025 directive to DHS and the DOJ.
“Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-18
Trump told reporters last week that oil prices would fall after the November midterm elections.
“Other news outlets to follow.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-18 · reported 2026-09-18
Trump wrote on Truth Social that other news outlets would follow.
“if I think it's at all a hostile act, I will put very serious tariffs or stop trading with Europe on many things.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump conditioned his tariff threat on whether he views the EU's associate-membership plan for Canada as a hostile act.
“Years ago in Massachusetts, there was a governor named Dukakis, Michael Dukakis, you remember, who had a very substantial lead for president,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump invoked the 1988 Willie Horton attack ad, comparing it to his criticism of Roy Cooper.
“I had my choice of the whole country,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump said he had his choice of the whole country and selected Michael Whatley for Senate.
“They’re doing the wrong thing,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump spoke to reporters on the tarmac, criticizing the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates.
“He was going to win easily, but he allowed a man named Willie Horton out of jail. Willie Horton was a bad guy, really bad guy. Same thing as this. Same exact thing.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump drew a parallel between Michael Dukakis releasing Willie Horton and Roy Cooper's record on crime.
“I chose Michael Whatley.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump said he chose Michael Whatley as his preferred Senate nominee.
“told me that would be a tough one”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
Trump previously raised Jimmy Lai's case with Xi and told reporters that Xi responded it would be a tough one to resolve.
“1% or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World — BY FAR.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-16 · reported 2026-09-17
President Trump posted on social media that interest rates should be lower after the Fed meeting.
“I think they will do it if we needed it, but I think not,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-17
President Trump told CBS News he did not think Congress would need to approve the stimulus.
“one of the greatest men I ever worked with in government”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump praised Whatley, his hand-picked Senate nominee, calling him a ball-breaker.
“executed, arrested or deported”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump said Whatley preferred criminals be executed, arrested or deported.
“I think it's laughable ... Canada has been a terrible trade partner,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump made the remarks to reporters after landing in North Carolina, following the EU's proposal to make Canada its first associate member.
“He tries to pretend he’s a moderate,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump claimed Roy Cooper was not the moderate he presents himself as.
“I’m not bragging, but when I’m on the ticket Republicans have always done really well,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump told supporters at a rally in Gastonia, North Carolina that Republicans do well when he is on the ticket.
“I just want you to go out and pretend I’m on the ticket, because essentially I am.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump urged North Carolina voters to treat him as though he were on the ballot in the November midterms.
“candidate of law and order”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-17 · reported 2026-09-17
Trump described Michael Whatley as the candidate of law and order at the rally.
“We're leading China in AI,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-16
Trump said on Saturday that the US is leading China in AI and wants to keep it that way.
“the war will end immediately after the election.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Trump defended his strategy in Iran, arguing the conflict has degraded the country's military and the war will end immediately after the election.
“Only I can make this promise to you.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-16
Trump declared this at the Republican midterm convention shortly before promising $5,000 to every American adult.
“The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-16
Trump wrote on social media that AI only needs a strong, smart president as guardrails, claiming the US already has that.
“because of our tremendous strength and success economically”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Trump called the $5,000 payments a 'Trump dividend' and attributed the available funds to economic success.
“and frankly, I want to keep it that way, because whoever wins AI wins.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-16
Trump stated on Saturday that whoever wins AI wins, expressing his desire for the US to maintain its lead over China.
“the greatest economic development engine in history”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-16
Trump issued a full-throated endorsement of AI on social media on Monday, calling it the greatest economic development engine in history.
“We already have tremendous CRIMINAL and REGULATORY power over these companies.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-16
Trump asserted on social media that the government already has tremendous criminal and regulatory power over AI companies.
“robots will be marching into our cities and getting rid of us all”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Trump dismissed concerns about AI dangers, characterizing fears that robots will overtake cities as a hoax.
“a dividend of at least $2,000”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-16
Trump promised last fall that tariff revenues would provide every non-high-income American with a dividend, which never materialized.
“If the ruling is a negative one, which it should not be, and is not overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, the Reconstruction and the Renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump wrote on Truth Social that if the ruling on adding his name to the building is negative and not overturned by the Supreme Court, the Kennedy Center renovation will not take place.
“The closing will take place immediately, however, the Renovation and Reconstruction, which is a very large and complex job, cannot begin until such time as the D.C. Circuit rules on the Board’s approved name,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump wrote on Truth Social after the board voted to shutter the Kennedy Center that renovations cannot begin until the D.C. Circuit rules on the board's approved name.
“AI taking over the World, destroying Humanity, and all other things bad, is a HOAX,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump shared a series of Truth Social posts defending AI development and criticizing calls for increased regulation.
“I’m telling you, it’s all a hoax,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump dismissed fears that AI poses an existential threat during a surprise phone call to Jensen Huang at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles.
“mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine war”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump said rising diesel prices around the world are mostly caused by the Russia/Ukraine war and not Iran, in a statement on Truth Social.
“playing right into the hands of a lot of people that don't want to see it happen.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump said critics of AI development are working against those who want to see it succeed.
“In the meantime, 17 Million Dollars, raised by President Trump, has been put into The Kennedy Center account to keep it afloat,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump wrote on Truth Social that $17 million he raised has been put into the Kennedy Center account to keep it afloat.
“That could be political people. It could also be China. And we're not going to let that happen,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump suggested opposition to AI development could come from political actors or China during his call at the All-In Summit.
“there’s very little happening right now in Gaza”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15
Visiting Ireland this week, US President Trump insisted there was very little happening in Gaza.
“end up being backwards and poor.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15
President Trump previously warned that communities blocking data center development would fall behind economically.
“The data centers are great, and they make people wealthy, and they make states wealthy, and it's the oil of the next 20–25 years.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
Trump argued against calls to slow frontier AI development during a phone call at the All-In Summit.
“The robots are not going to be taking over the world,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-15 · reported 2026-09-15
The president rejected the idea that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity during the All-In Summit call.
“circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Trump posted on social media that government circumstances and his love for the country prevented him from attending his son's wedding in the Bahamas.
“Now the UK will have something to say about it … but I think it would be a great thing,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump told reporters during a visit to Ireland on Saturday that a unified Ireland would be fantastic, while noting the UK would have a say.
“try and make it”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
The day before the wedding, Trump said he was going to try to attend.
“conspiracy theorists, treasonists, traitors, and leakers”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump warned those he called conspiracy theorists, treasonists, traitors, and leakers.
“small, little private affair”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Trump described his son's wedding as a small, little private affair.
“I said, 'You know, this is not good timing for me. I have a thing called Iran and other things,'”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Trump said in the Oval Office in May that the timing of the wedding conflicted with his responsibilities regarding Iran.
“There is a SICK conspiracy going on against AI and data centers, and the only one that is happy about it is China,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Monday that calls for AI oversight are a conspiracy that benefits China.
“The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that AI only needs a strong president rather than guardrails.
“I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing that up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump dismissed concerns about AI on Sunday, the second day in a row he rejected calls for an AI slowdown.
“Look, we're leading China in AI... and, frankly I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI, wins.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-14
Trump rejected the AI bosses' calls to slow down during a trip to Ireland, arguing the U.S. must maintain its AI lead over China.
“who is now pretending to be a ‘perfect little angel’ — and we will continue to do so”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump referred to Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei as pretending to be a 'perfect little angel' while vowing to continue oversight.
“bad, or potentially bad”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-14 · reported 2026-09-14
Trump said his administration had already stopped AI companies from doing harmful things.
“I have concerns that if we don't win AI, we're going to be put in a very bad position. We are leading China right now.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Trump said his concern was that the US must win AI and not cede dominance to China.
“The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Trump has emphasized rapid AI development and maintaining the United States' competitive position, supporting expanding data-center development.
“total and complete shutdown”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Trump called for a total and complete shutdown on Muslims entering the US while running for president in 2015.
“Mr. Zelenskyy has to do one thing: he has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Trump urged Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, speaking to reporters during a trip to Ireland.
“We spoke to Mr Zelenskyy about it. There are plenty of other targets. Don’t hit diesel fuel. That’s hurting the world.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Trump told reporters during a trip to Ireland that he had spoken to Zelenskyy about stopping attacks on Russian diesel fuel.
“isn’t done by the Middle East, this is done by what’s happening with Russia and Ukraine”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-13 · reported 2026-09-13
Trump attributed rising diesel prices to the Russia-Ukraine conflict rather than the Middle East, amid a US war on Iran that has disrupted global oil supplies.
“all over the place”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
Trump claimed from the Oval Office that jihadists were being elected to office all over the place.
“to the greatest president in the history of the United States.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-13
At the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Trump asked the crowd to pledge allegiance to him using these words.
“Your network … you’re the worst.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump lunged at ABC reporter Rachel Scott after she asked about the rationale behind the $5,000 checks.
“going to happen eventually”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump predicted that a united Ireland is going to happen eventually during his Dublin visit.
“I think very soon, I think it'll be right after the midterms, actually,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said on a trip to Ireland that he expected the Iran war to end soon after the midterm elections.
“They let us know, they don't want to fight with us. They don't want me to go after them.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said the Houthis communicated they did not want to fight with the U.S. or have him go after them.
“When that happens, oil prices will come tumbling down.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump told reporters in Dublin that oil prices will tumble once the war with Iran ends.
“Stories of the Americans who fought and died for our Independence, deserve far more attention,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump wrote this on Truth Social, arguing that stories of Revolutionary War figures deserve more attention at the Smithsonian.
“one of the greatest moments and turning points of the Revolution”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump called Washington's crossing of the Delaware River this in a Truth Social post.
“I think very soon. I think it’ll be probably right after the mid-terms. They’re trying to hold out as long as they can to complicate the election. But I think people are wise to it,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump told reporters in Dublin he believed the war with Iran will end after US midterm elections in November.
“it’s going to take a little bit longer than the midterms”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump reluctantly acknowledged in his Wednesday night speech that normalizing the spike in energy prices caused by his war in Iran would take longer than the midterms.
“I said something yesterday, and I don’t know if he’ll ever talk to me again,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump referenced his previous night's insults of Ken Paxton before repeating them during his Thursday speech at the convention.
“Well, I think they are. Probably, they are,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump was asked by reporters whether Iran was responsible for attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West crude oil pipeline.
“People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Trump made the statement in a Truth Social post last year regarding tariffs.
“If they had it they would have blown up Israel, they would have blown up the Middle East,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said Iran was two weeks away from obtaining a nuclear weapon when the US and Israel began the war in February.
“work out just fine”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
President Donald Trump said everything would work out just fine when asked about the region during a visit to Ireland.
“a proposal to end the war”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
US President Donald Trump said his envoys were bringing a proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
“may as well happen now”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump suggested Irish unification may as well happen now during his visit to Dublin.
“Well, why is it stupid?”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
During the campaign, Trump would ask Scaramucci to explain his criticisms before deciding whether to act on them.
“He is easily America’s Greatest Hero. Without him, our Country and our Freedoms wouldn’t exist,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump posted this on Truth Social about George Washington while flying to his golf course in Ireland.
“I don’t want his filth tainting you.”
Trump · said 2017-07-21 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump told Scaramucci in front of Priebus that he did not want Priebus's filth tainting him.
“Why can’t I veto it?”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Trump questioned why he could not veto the Russia sanctions bill during a Cabinet Room meeting.
“I didn’t know there was a protest. It can’t be a very big one because we’ve been all over Ireland today already, it’s early in the morning… but I haven’t seen any protest, It’s a friendly protest.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump was asked about protests in Dublin against his visit and said he had not seen any.
“I want Anthony directly reporting to me.”
Trump · said 2017-07-21 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump told staff secretary Rob Porter he wanted Scaramucci reporting directly to him, bypassing chief of staff Priebus.
“What are you doing tomorrow for lunch?”
Trump · said 2017-07-19 · reported 2026-09-12
President Trump called Scaramucci on 19 July 2017 to invite him to lunch at the White House.
“He’s lucky I exist.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Trump was asked in March about criticism from Connolly and replied that she is lucky he exists.
“because of our tremendous strength and success economically”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said in a speech at the Republican midterm convention rally in Dallas, Texas, that he would issue the dividends because of the country's economic strength.
“put out the fires”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said the conflict in Gaza was all but over after he put out the fires.
“You’re going to be comms director.”
Trump · said 2017-07-20 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump appointed Scaramucci as communications director after learning the position was vacant following Mike Dubke's resignation.
“We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and … A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Trump promised in a Truth Social post last year that a tariff dividend of at least $2,000 per person would be paid.
“Today we renew the sacred oath that we first swore in their names a quarter of a century ago,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
President Trump spoke at a Pentagon ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
“I would say shortly, and oil will come tumbling down when that happens,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump predicted on a trip to Ireland that oil prices would fall sharply once the Iran war ends.
“will never, ever have a nuclear weapon”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump told the crowd at the Pentagon ceremony that the Islamic Republic of Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.
“Yeah, you were right about Priebus and Bannon; I need to get rid of them. You’re a New Yorker. You and I always got along. I want to bring you in.”
Trump · said 2017-07-20 · reported 2026-09-12
During a meeting at the White House, Trump told Scaramucci he wanted to bring him in to replace Priebus and Bannon.
“The Houthis called us and they don't want to fight with us,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels had been in contact with his administration.
“They can’t do that. I’m the president of the United States.”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Trump insisted Congress could not override his veto because he was president of the United States.
“What office is open here in the West Wing?”
Trump · said 2017-07-20 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump asked about available offices in the West Wing during his meeting with Scaramucci.
“We will never, ever forget. That's why we fight today.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-12
President Trump spoke at a Pentagon ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
“If the Republicans win, you win with us and you get $5,000. It will be called the Trump dividend. Congratulations,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump promised the audience a $5,000 'Trump dividend' if Republicans win, in what critics viewed as an attempt to buy votes ahead of the midterms.
“I think they are, probably they are.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said he believed Iran may have been responsible for the drone strike on the Saudi pipeline.
“love to see it unified”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump weighed in on the question of Irish unity during his visit to Dublin.
“I don’t like the way Ken Paxton dresses. I don’t really like the way Ken talks. I don’t really like the way he looks. I don’t like it,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump insulted Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton's appearance and mannerisms during his Wednesday night convention speech.
“shall notify visitors that the museum exhibits should be renovated consistent with the findings in the report”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12
Trump's executive order in July required signs outside the National Museum of American History to carry this language.
“No matter what you say, no matter how well you say it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-12 · reported 2026-09-12
Trump said during his speech at Deerfield that there is no good answer to the Irish unification question.
“on the edge of disaster”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump characterized the UK as weak and on the edge of disaster.
“We can do that because our country has never done better. We’re taking in trillions, trillions of dollars.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump defended his pledge to pay all US adults $5,000 if Republicans hold control of Congress in the midterm elections.
“I don’t care if I’m registered or not. I’m going to try. And cheat like hell like they do.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump directed the audience in Dallas to repeat this pledge committing to vote in the midterm elections.
“In the course of history, there are a few moments that divide time into, really, what came before”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump spoke at a 9/11 remembrance in Washington during the week of the 25th anniversary.
“We have trillions of dollars coming in, and that will end up being not a very big problem at all.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump said trillions of dollars are coming in and that funding the payments would not be a big problem.
“advance [of] Marxist equity”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump used executive orders declared as emergencies to freeze federal spending.
“The new face of the Democrat Party!”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
In September 2019, Trump shared a video falsely claiming Representative Ilhan Omar was dancing on the anniversary of 9/11 and wrote this comment.
“two, maybe three weeks away from having a nuclear weapon”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump claimed Iran was weeks away from having a nuclear weapon it intended to use against Americans.
“divide time into really what came before”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump spoke at a Tuesday event at the Ellipse outside the White House, vowing to never forget 9/11 victims.
“I think what you're going to do -- I didn't do it for turning out the vote, I did it as a reward for people having to put up with five years-four years of horrible situation caused by Biden,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump rejected the premise that the proposed $5,000 dividend was intended to encourage voter turnout.
“We have tremendous growth. We have growth like no country has ever seen before,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump said the proposed $5,000 payments would be funded through what he described as tremendous growth.
“No, I don't have any.”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
President Trump was asked whether he had concerns about AI leading to human extinction.
“We salute the service members working right now to ensure the world’s number one sponsor of terror, the Islamist Republic of Iran, will never, ever have a nuclear weapon,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-11 · reported 2026-09-11
In a speech marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Trump said Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.
“Pretend that I’m on the ballot”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-11
Trump told voters in Texas to pretend he was on the ballot ahead of the midterm elections.
“And that's not only just from an economic standpoint. You look at the border, you look at the crime, and now we've got it under control.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump argued that issues including the border and crime are now under control.
“Nobody has gotten to the bottom of 9/11.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump said in 2022 while defending his decision to host a Saudi-backed LIV Golf tournament that nobody has gotten to the bottom of 9/11.
“Two firemen, big strong guys – and I’m not the smallest guy in the world – they grabbed me under the arm, said: ‘Got to get out of here.’ And they literally lifted me up,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-08 · reported 2026-09-11
Speaking at a commemoration event, Trump claimed firefighters had carried him away from Ground Zero over fears a nearby building could collapse.
“It's almost a reward for the people having to put up with Biden's policy.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump framed the proposed dividend as a reward for people enduring Biden's policies.
“But what, what a period of time,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump continued reflecting on the period he attributed to Biden's policies.
“If we hadn’t won the last election, I’m not sure that our country right now would even exist.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump claimed that without his election win, the country might not exist.
“I mean, they had to put up with the four years, and they carried on for at least a half an additional year with horrible, just a horrible thing that Biden did to our country,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump pointed to problems he attributed to the Biden administration's economic and immigration policies.
“pretend I’m on the ticket”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump pleaded with voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.
“A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump wrote on his social media platform in November 2025 that every American would receive a dividend of at least $2,000.
“I have concerns that if we don't win AI, we're going to be put in a very bad position,”
Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11
Trump added that winning the AI race is more top of mind than extinction fears.
“I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-11
Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult US citizen if Republicans win both houses of Congress in November.
“He may not dress right, he may not talk exactly perfectly and he may not be the best looking guy I’ve ever seen but you know what he is? He’s the greatest attorney general in America and he deserves to be your next senator. I’m sorry, Ken. Where the hell is he? He’ll never speak to me again but that’s OK.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump championed Texas attorney general Ken Paxton for the US Senate, praising him as the greatest attorney general in America.
“You know what the weave is? You talk about something, then you bring in a ballroom, or you bring in an aeroplane, or you bring in Air Force One – but you notice I always get right back to the same topic. Some day there’ll be a time when I do the weave, weave, weave; some day there’ll be a time when I don’t get back to the original subject.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump explained that 'the weave' involves talking about one thing then bringing in unrelated topics but always returning to the original subject.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I’ll have an announcement, we’ll call it the ‘Trump Strait’ and I’m sure the Iranian leadership will be thrilled with that.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump discussed the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz, announcing he would call it the 'Trump Strait.'
“If they had a nuclear weapon, I’d be calling the Supreme Leader and I’d be saying, ‘Mr Supreme Leader, how are you, sir? Is there anything we can do for you?’ – as opposed to bombing the crap out of him.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump speculated about what would happen if Iran obtained a nuclear weapon and subjugated the US, contrasting groveling with bombing.
“They have more bullshit than any human beings on the planet.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump railed against Democratic 'communists,' declaring they have more bullshit than any human beings on the planet.
“but it's not something we're looking at”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump said further negotiations with Iran could possibly happen but were not something his administration was looking at.
“It’s a great tribute to Trump … Everybody loves me and I love everybody!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump boasted after 80 minutes that no one had left the arena, claiming it was a great tribute to himself.
“I think the war's going to end immediately after the election because they can't hold out any longer,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump said the Iran war would end immediately after the midterm elections because Iran's leaders cannot hold out any longer.
“He ran a campaign to ‘beat meat.’ He called it ‘beat meat.’ I don’t know what the hell he meant by that … he wants to ‘beat meat?”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump mocked Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico as 'Talafreako' and claimed his campaign was called 'beat meat.'
“the most successful two years, financially and every other way, in the history of the presidency”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10
Trump claimed without evidence at the Republican midterm convention that his second term had been the most successful in presidential history.
“I'm asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump urged the crowd at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas to pretend he was on the ballot.
“Not only is this packed, but you have an equal number of people standing outside. If anybody would like to give up their seat!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump falsely claimed the arena was packed with an equal number of people outside, though dozens of seats were empty.
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s an honour to be your president.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump feigned a dreary voice to mock the formality of the State of the Union address.
“Here is my promise: if the Republicans win the House of Representatives and the United States Senate, both of them… because of our tremendous strength and success economically, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10
Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans win both chambers of Congress, speaking at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas.
“Lake Ontario, you know we’re going to call that Lake America”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, earning cheers from the crowd.
“You do that for about an hour and then everybody’s falling asleep. This is a much harder routine, let me tell you. We’re also out here to have a little bit of fun.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump compared his convention speech routine favorably to the State of the Union, telling the Dallas crowd they were also there to have fun.
“I love the weave,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump mused about his rhetorical style of looping across topics, which he called 'the weave.'
“as soon as we win the war with Iran”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump said at the Republican convention in Texas that oil prices would tumble as soon as the US wins the war with Iran.
“Nobody knows that dumb has a B at the end of it – most people think it’s ‘D-U-M’”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump spoke about his idea of renaming Democrats as 'Dumocrats' as if it were marketing genius.
“There is a crazy little sick cloud over our country,”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-10
Trump described a cloud over the country during his speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
“Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump told reporters that oil prices would tumble downward right after the election.
“If the Republicans win, you win with us, and you get $5,000,”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump told a roaring crowd during a nearly two-hour speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas that every adult citizen would receive $5,000 if Republicans retain Congress.
“And then you can say: he’s had it.”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump pointed his finger in the air and said that when he fails to return to his original subject, people can say he's had it.
“desperate to try and affect the election, so that we can get a nice weak group of people in there”
Donald Trump · said 2026-09-09 · reported 2026-09-10
Trump claimed Iran was desperate to affect the US election to install a weak group of people.