Donald Trump Wins: 5 most controversial quotes and statements of the US President that went viral
At the moment when the world looks forward to Donald Trump's re-entering the White House as America's 47th president, let us recall his headline-making quotes that once initiated viral reactions and controversies from parts of the world. For all those who are unfamiliar, Trump has an unfiltered style of making remarks that often spark intense debates and media frenzy:
Here are Donald Trump's top bold statements so far:?
1. "I don’t take responsibility at all"
In 2020, when the world was battling with the COVID-19 pandemic, Trump, making it more difficult for his people, said he did not take responsibility for the situation. This insensitive reaction was criticised a lot amid rising cases and concerns over the US government's response. The statement basically back then set the narrative of the insufficiency of the powerful government that is known for running the world leader country.?
2.?"Fake news"
One of Donald Trump's famous phrases and quotes that he has used for media reports is “fake news.” The politician has nearly 1,000 times said that media reports are "fake."
Trump is habitual of labelling media news as fake whenever he disagrees with anything said by journalists. This phrase of his became a thing on social media platforms.?
These quotes reflect the style and rhetoric that have come to define Trump’s public persona. They continue to evoke mixed reactions and often highlight broader societal and political divides. The media’s coverage of these remarks plays a significant role in shaping public perception, adding a layer of complexity to Trump’s controversial and impactful legacy.
3. "I Could... Shoot Somebody, And I Wouldn't Lose Any Voters"
Donald Trump, back in 2016, talking about his chances to win the US election, said he has such loyal followers that they would stay by his side even if he committed a capital offence.
His statement was, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters, OK?"
The remark was made during an election campaign. The overconfident statement was criticised by many later.?
4. "Some very fine people on both sides"
Trump, while defending the white nationalists who protested in Charlottesville in 2017, said the protesters included “some very fine people.” He basically expressed sympathy for their demonstration against the removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.?
After the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville that led to violent clashes, Trump was basically bashed by some critics, as they thought the statement downplayed the role of hate groups. Trump's supporters back in 207 said the comment was a call for unity and civility.
5. The famous Covfefe Tweet
Trump back in 2017 made a tweet saying, "Despite the constant negative press covfefe," leaving everybody on the social media platform confused. The tweet was most likely a typo, but that remained on the site for hours before and later it was deleted.
The typo "Covfefe" became an internet sensation that eventually resulted in a meme flood. Trump never explained the tweet.?
