Donald Trump's Notable Quotes
Quote of the Moment
"The Democrats love to say, ‘Affordability, affordability,’ but then they never talk about it."
Politico interview comments on prices and affordability
Recent 2025–2026 Remarks
"The relationship between China and the USA is going to be better than ever before."
Opening remarks during the Trump-Xi summit in BeijingAssociated Press
"We’re in a very strong negotiating position."
CNBC Squawk Box interview comments on IranThe White House
"We’re not going to let that happen."
CNBC Squawk Box interview comments on Middle East securityThe White House
"We should have the lowest interest rate in the world."
CNBC Squawk Box interview comments on interest ratesThe White House
"I only do this for one reason: Make America Great Again."
NBC News interview highlighted by the White HouseThe White House
"We are totally focused on criminals — really bad criminals."
NBC News interview comments on immigration enforcementThe White House
"AI is a big deal. AI is going to be maybe the biggest thing — bigger than the Internet, bigger than anything else."
NBC News interview highlighted by the White HouseThe White House
"I feel great. I mean, physically and mentally, I feel like I did 50 years ago."
NBC News interview comments on health and ageThe White House
"The Democrats love to say, ‘Affordability, affordability,’ but then they never talk about it."
Politico interview comments on prices and affordabilityThe White House
"I inherited a total mess."
Politico interview comments on prices and energyThe White House
"I have a vision for the United States — America First."
Politico interview highlighted by the White HouseThe White House
"I hate to see young, beautiful people being killed."
Politico interview comments on the war in UkraineThe White House
"They’ve lost their way."
60 Minutes interview comments on congressional Democrats and the shutdownThe White House
"The policy has to be ‘you came into the country illegally; you’re going to go out.’"
60 Minutes interview comments on immigration policyThe White House
"We have been acknowledged as having the greatest nine months in the history of the presidency."
60 Minutes interview assessment of his second-term startThe White House
"This is a very competitive world, especially when it comes to the China and the U.S."
60 Minutes interview comments on U.S.-China competitionThe White House
"Empty words don’t solve war."
Remarks to the United Nations General AssemblyThe White House
"What I care about is not winning prizes, it’s saving lives."
Remarks to the United Nations General AssemblyGovInfo
"The world’s number one sponsor of terror can never be allowed to possess the most dangerous weapon."
UN General Assembly comments on IranThe White House
"Today, I’m also calling on every nation to join us in ending the development of biological weapons once and for all."
UN General Assembly comments on biological weaponsThe White House
"Every sovereign nation must have the right to control their own borders."
UN General Assembly highlights published by the White HouseThe White House
Campaign Quotes
"Make America Great Again!"
2016 campaign launch slogan
"I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall."
2016 campaign announcement speech
"The American Dream is dead — but if I get elected president, I will bring it back bigger and better and stronger than ever before."
2016 campaign announcement speech
"We’re going to win so much, you’re going to be so sick and tired of winning."
Campaign rally remark often repeated during the 2016 race
Presidential Term
"America will never be a socialist country."
State of the Union address
"We will drill, baby, drill."
Inaugural address after declaring a national energy emergencyThe White House
"The golden age of America begins right now."
Opening theme of the inaugural addressThe White House
"During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first."
Inaugural addressThe White House
Foreign Policy
"Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime."
United Nations General Assembly speech about North Korea
"I get along very well with Putin. I don’t think it’s a bad thing — I think it’s a good thing."
Campaign press conference comments on Russia
"Above all, China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back."
Inaugural address passage about the Panama CanalThe White House
Controversial Statements
"I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters."
Campaign rally in Sioux Center, Iowa
"I don’t take responsibility at all."
Coronavirus press briefing response about testing delays
"I want that money to go to the people and let the people go out and buy their own healthcare."
Politico interview comments on healthcare subsidiesThe White House
Humorous Remarks
"I have the best words."
Campaign rally remark in Hilton Head, South Carolina
"Nobody has better respect for women than I do. Nobody."
Second presidential debate
"I know more about ISIS than the generals do. Believe me."
Campaign interview and rally-era remark
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