Welcome to a collection of quotes from one of the most polarizing figures in contemporary politics: Donald Trump. As the 45th President of the United States, Trump’s words have echoed across the globe, sparking debate, controversy, and sometimes, admiration. Whether you perceive him as a successful businessman, a political maverick, or a divisive figure, there’s no denying the impact of his rhetoric on the cultural and political landscape of the United States and beyond.
Throughout his presidency and beyond, Donald Trump has been known for his unfiltered communication style, often delivering statements that are direct, unconventional, and occasionally inflammatory. From his campaign rallies to his official speeches, tweets, and interviews, Trump’s words have left an indelible mark on history, shaping public discourse and provoking strong reactions from supporters and critics alike. In this curated collection, we gather some of the most memorable and noteworthy quotes from Donald Trump, providing a glimpse into his mindset, leadership style, and vision for America. Explore these quotes below and discover the essence of Trump’s communication style and philosophy.
I built a great company, one of the – some of the most iconic assets in the world, $10 billion of net worth, more than $10 billion of net worth, and frankly, I had a great time doing it. Donald Trump
People might not think that, but the Republicans have all of the cards. And this is the time to get rid of Obamacare. This is the time to make the great deal. Donald Trump
Our politicians are stupid. And the Mexican government is much smarter, much sharper, much more cunning. And they send the bad ones over because they don’t want to pay for them. They don’t want to take care of them. Why should they when the stupid leaders of the United States will do it for them? Donald Trump
So we really need jobs now. We have to take jobs away from other countries because other countries are taking our jobs. There is practically not a country that does business with the United States that isn’t making – let’s call it a very big profit. I mean China is going to make $300 billion on us at least this year. Donald Trump
I am very, very proud to say that I am pro-life. Donald Trump
The Arab League tells us to go in and take out Qaddafi. We’ve spent billions of dollars already with respect to the Arab League. Billions of dollars, because they told us to do it. Why aren’t they paying for it? They don’t like Qaddafi, Qaddafi’s been a terrible thorn in their side. Donald Trump
I was a Democrat for a period of time early on. And then I was also an independent. And then I became a Republican. Donald Trump
I’m a bit of a P. T. Barnum. I make stars out of everyone. Donald Trump
It’s a great thing when you can show that you’ve been successful and that you’ve made a lot of money and that you’ve employed a lot of people. Donald Trump
You know that ISIS wants to go in and take over the Vatican? You have heard that. You know, that’s a dream of theirs, to go into Italy. Donald Trump
Our military has to be strengthened. Our vets have to be taken care of. We have to end Obamacare, and we have to make our country great again, and I will do that. Donald Trump
I went to the Wharton School of Finance, the toughest place to get into. I was a great student. Donald Trump
We need a great president. Donald Trump
I support health care for people. I want people well taken care of. But I also want health care that we can afford as a country. I have people and friends closing down their businesses because of Obamacare. Donald Trump
I have a great, great company. I employ thousands of people. And I’m very proud of the job I did. Donald Trump
People are so shocked when they find… out I am Protestant. I am Presbyterian. And I go to church, and I love God, and I love my church. Donald Trump
My big focus is China and OPEC and all of these countries that are just absolutely destroying the United States. Donald Trump
We have to straighten out our country; we have to make our country great again, and we need energy and enthusiasm. Donald Trump
I have great respect for the Pope. I like the Pope. I actually like him. Donald Trump
Today, and I’m very strongly against tax increases. Donald Trump
One of the key problems today is that politics is such a disgrace, good people don’t go into government. Donald Trump
I think Ronald Reagan was one of the great presidents, period, not just recently. I thought he had the demeanor. I thought he had the bearing. I thought he had the thought process. Donald Trump
I’ve got the hottest brand in the world. Donald Trump
I played golf with my friends, and then I started to play with the hustlers. And I learned a lot. I learned about golf; I learned about gambling. I learned about everything. Donald Trump
Well, real estate is always good, as far as I’m concerned. Donald Trump
I have used the laws of this country just like the greatest people that you read about every day in business have used the laws of this country, the chapter laws, to do a great job for my company, for myself, for my employees, for my family, et cetera. Donald Trump
I deal with foreign countries. I made a lot of money dealing against China. I’ve made a lot of money dealing against many other countries. Donald Trump
That’s one of the nice things. I mean, part of the beauty of me is that I’m very rich. So if I need $600 million, I can put $600 million myself. That’s a huge advantage. I must tell you, that’s a huge advantage over the other candidates. Donald Trump
People love me. And you know what, I have been very successful. Everybody loves me. Donald Trump
We’ve had soldiers that were so badly hurt and killed. I want their families to get something. Donald Trump
A little more moderation would be good. Of course, my life hasn’t exactly been one of moderation. Donald Trump
Part of being a winner is knowing when enough is enough. Sometimes you have to give up the fight and walk away, and move on to something that’s more productive. Donald Trump
Everything in life is luck. Donald Trump
Many agree that the worst thing that could ever happen is if Russia and China get closer. Donald Trump
I don’t make deals for the money. I’ve got enough, much more than I’ll ever need. I do it to do it. Donald Trump
Without passion you don’t have energy, with out energy you have nothing. Donald Trump
I do have my ducks in line if I want to do it, but I’d love to see the Republicans pick somebody that was going to win and take over this country and frankly, to use the expression, ‘Make America great again.’ Donald Trump
Experience taught me a few things. One is to listen to your gut, no matter how good something sounds on paper. The second is that you’re generally better off sticking with what you know. And the third is that sometimes your best investments are the ones you don’t make. Donald Trump
I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big. Donald Trump
Getting things done in this country, if you want to build something, if you want to start a company, it’s getting to be virtually impossible with all of the bureaucracy and all of the approvals. Donald Trump
The first thing the secretary types is the boss. Donald Trump
Years ago, I predicted that Iran would take over Iraq. Iran and Iraq used to fight back and forth. Donald Trump
If I don’t get along with Democrats, I’m sort of, like, out of business. Donald Trump
I have an attention span that’s as long as it has to be. Donald Trump
I feel a lot of people listen to what I have to say. Donald Trump
A certificate of live birth is not the same thing by any stretch of the imagination as a birth certificate. Donald Trump
Well, I am a Republican, and I would run as a Republican. And I have a lot of confidence in the Republican Party. I don’t have a lot of confidence in the president. I think what’s happening to this country is unbelievably bad. We’re no longer a respected country. Donald Trump
Every time you walk down the street people are screaming, ‘You’re fired!’ Donald Trump
The Veterans Administration is a scandal. It’s corrupt, and what’s going on is a disgrace. And, believe me, if I win, if I become president, that will end. The veterans will be treated properly. Donald Trump
Iran is not getting rid of any of its nuclear plants. They’re not getting rid of anything. Donald Trump
I wasn’t satisfied just to earn a good living. I was looking to make a statement. Donald Trump
The debt limits have to come down. The whole world of debt has to be changed as far as this country is concerned. We have to create jobs and we have to create them rapidly because if we don’t things are just going to head in a direction that’s going to be almost impossible to recover from. Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton is not going to be able to create jobs, I will tell you right now. Donald Trump
Somebody made the statement that Donald Trump has built or owns the greatest collection of golf courses, ever, in the history of golf. And I believe that is 100 percent true. Donald Trump
You have to think anyway, so why not think big? Donald Trump
Money was never a big motivation for me, except as a way to keep score. The real excitement is playing the game. Donald Trump
I’m worth far too much money. I don’t need anybody’s money. Donald Trump
I mean, there’s no arguing. There is no anything. There is no beating around the bush. ‘You’re fired’ is a very strong term. Donald Trump
I love Wisconsin. It’s a great place. Donald Trump
I think George Will is somebody that said recently that the Republicans will not lose, as a Republican, that the Republicans will not win the election. I think it was a terrible statement. Donald Trump
I have had lobbyists, and I have had some very good ones. They could do anything. Donald Trump
As far as single payer, it works in Canada. It works incredibly well in Scotland. Donald Trump
Private jets cost a lot of money. Donald Trump
Obama does not like the issue of where he was born. Donald Trump
I have very good executives and great children. They’re very good. Donald Trump
I could never have imagined that firing 67 people on national television would actually make me more popular, especially with the younger generation. Donald Trump
Obama and his attack dogs have nothing but hate and anger in their hearts and spew it whenever possible. Donald Trump
So many people are on television that don’t know me, and they’re like experts on me. Donald Trump
When somebody challenges you, fight back. Be brutal, be tough. Donald Trump
I own buildings. I’m a builder; I know how to build. Nobody can build like I can build. Nobody. And the builders in New York will tell you that. I build the best product. And my name helps a lot. Donald Trump
So Bush certainly wasn’t the greatest, and Obama has not done the job. And he’s created a lot of disincentive. He’s created a lot of great dissatisfaction. Regulations and regulatory is going through the roof. It’s almost impossible to get anything done in the country. Donald Trump
A lot of people feel very good about Mitt Romney and I think he’s going to do a great job. Donald Trump
Do you mind if I sit back a little? Because your breath is very bad. Donald Trump
The Iranians and Persians are excellent at the art of negotiation. Donald Trump
Obama has no solutions. Obama has failed the country and its great citizens, and they don’t like it when somebody such as myself speaks the truth about this – it hurts too much. Donald Trump
You know the funny thing, I don’t get along with rich people. I get along with the middle class and the poor people better than I get along with the rich people. Donald Trump
Obamacare is, number one and maybe least importantly, it’s costing the country a fortune. Donald Trump
If you look – look at – I mean, look at what’s going on with your gasoline prices. They’re going to go to $5, $6, $7 and we don’t have anybody in Washington that calls OPEC and says, ‘Fellas, it’s time. It’s over. You’re not going to do it anymore.’ Donald Trump
But I believe in fair trade, and I will tell you, I have many, many friends heading up corporations, and people that do just business in China, they say it’s virtually impossible. It’s very, very hard to come into China. And yet, we welcome them with open arms. Donald Trump
Politicians can’t manage. All they can do is talk. Donald Trump
In July of 2004, I came out strongly against the war with Iraq because it was going to destabilize the Middle East. Donald Trump
Mexico’s making a fortune off the United States. Donald Trump
Sometimes your best investments are the ones you don’t make. Donald Trump
Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken. Donald Trump
I saw a report yesterday. There’s so much oil, all over the world, they don’t know where to dump it. And Saudi Arabia says, ‘Oh, there’s too much oil.’ They – they came back yesterday. Did you see the report? They want to reduce oil production. Do you think they’re our friends? They’re not our friends. Donald Trump
If I were a liberal Democrat, people would say I’m the super genius of all time. The super genius of all time. If you’re a conservative Republican, you’ve got to fight for your life. It’s really an amazing thing. Donald Trump
As long as you’re going to be thinking anyway, think big. Donald Trump
The point is that you can’t be too greedy. Donald Trump
If people can just pour into the country illegally, you don’t have a country. Donald Trump
I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That’s where the fun is. Donald Trump
Mitt – what I speak to Mitt Romney about is jobs. What I speak to Mitt Romney about is China, because he’s got a great view on China and how they’re trying to destroy our country by taking our jobs and making our product and manipulating their currency, so that it makes it almost impossible for our companies to compete. Donald Trump
I have made the tough decisions, always with an eye toward the bottom line. Perhaps it’s time America was run like a business. Donald Trump
Hillary Clinton was the worst Secretary of State in the history of the country. The world came apart under her reign as Secretary of State. Donald Trump
I have respect for Senator McCain. I used to like him a lot. I supported him. I raised a lot of money for his campaign against President Obama. Donald Trump
It’s always good to be underestimated. Donald Trump
In the end, you’re measured not by how much you undertake but by what you finally accomplish. Donald Trump
I was a great student at a great school, Wharton School of Finance. Donald Trump
I think the big problem this country has is being politically correct. I’ve been challenged by so many people, and I don’t frankly have time for total political correctness. And to be honest with you, this country doesn’t have time either. Donald Trump
What separates the winners from the losers is how a person reacts to each new twist of fate. Donald Trump
It’s not like I’m anti-China. I just think it’s ridiculous that we allow them to do what they’re doing to this country, with the manipulation of the currency, that you write about and understand, and all of the other things that they do. Donald Trump
