Donald J. Trump, the 45th/47th President of the United States, is one of the most polarising and outspoken figures in modern political history. Known for his bold communication style, Trump’s quotes often sparked headlines, debates, and viral moments. From campaign slogans to off-the-cuff remarks, here are 40 Donald Trump quotes that shaped public perception and captured the world’s attention.
- “Make America Great Again.” – Campaign slogan, 2016
- “I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created.”
- “What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate.”
- “Our movement is about replacing a failed and corrupt political establishment with a new government controlled by you, the American people.”
- “I alone can fix it.” – Republican National Convention, 2016
- “Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.”
- “Without passion you don’t have energy, without energy you have nothing.”
- “I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.”
- “It’s always good to be underestimated.”
- “The point is that you can’t be too greedy.”
- “In America, we don’t worship government. We worship God.”
- “The American dream is dead — but if I get elected president, I will bring it back, bigger and better and stronger than ever before.”
- “We will no longer surrender this country or its people to the false song of globalism.”
- “We’re going to win so much, you’re going to be so sick and tired of winning.”
- “Our country will never be a socialist nation.”
- “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn’t lose any voters.”
- “Nobody knew health care could be so complicated.”
- “I have the best words.”
- “I’m a very stable genius.”
- “Fake news.” – A phrase Trump popularized and used frequently during his presidency
- “The media is the enemy of the people.”
- “If you don’t read the newspaper you are uninformed. If you do read it you are misinformed.”
- “Twitter is like owning your own newspaper — without the losses.”
- “You know, it really doesn’t matter what the media write as long as you’ve got a young and beautiful piece of ass.” – Esquire, 1991
- “What you’re seeing and what you’re reading is not what’s happening.”
- “We will build a great wall along the southern border — and Mexico will pay for the wall.”
- “I fell in love.” – Speaking about his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
- “Germany is totally controlled by Russia.”
- “Why are we protecting countries that have a trade surplus with us?”
- “I know more about ISIS than the generals do.”
- “The best is yet to come.”
- “They’re not after me. They’re after you. I’m just in the way.”
- “We will make America strong again. We will make America proud again. We will make America safe again. And we will make America great again.”
- “Stop the count!” – Tweet during the 2020 election vote tally
- “This is the most important election in the history of our country.”
- “Everything in life is luck.” – Trump: The Art of the Deal
- “Show me someone without an ego, and I’ll show you a loser.”
- “All of the women on The Apprentice flirted with me — consciously or unconsciously. That’s to be expected.”
- “You have to think anyway, so why not think big?”
- “Sometimes your best investments are the ones you don’t make.”
Donald Trump’s quotes (bold, brash, or baffling) remain a significant part of modern political and pop culture history. Supporters often admire his unapologetic tone and outsider approach, while critics view his words as divisive. Regardless of opinion, his style of communication has undeniably shaped global discourse in the 21st century.
