Donald Trump – the man who single-handedly redefined the boundaries of political decorum and kept us all on the edge of our seats with his antics. So, get ready for a wild ride as we count down the top 10 Donald Trump’s most outrageous statements and actions.
From his infamous Twitter rants to his off-the-cuff remarks, the 45th President of the United States was a veritable fountain of jaw-dropping moments that left us alternately clutching our sides with laughter and scratching our heads in disbelief, that had us all wondering, “Did that really just happen?”
The Covfefe Conundrum
In May 2017, Trump sent the Twitterverse into a frenzy with a single, inexplicable tweet: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.” And that was it –
no explanation, no follow-up, just “covfefe.” The world was left to ponder the deeper meaning of this apparent gibberish, with theories ranging from a secret code to a simple typo.
The Weather Map Sharpie Saga
Who could forget the infamous Sharpie incident of 2019? During a briefing on Hurricane Dorian, Trump displayed a weather map that appeared to have been crudely altered with a black Sharpie to include Alabama in the storm’s projected path – despite
forecasters insisting the state was never at risk. The President doubled down on his claim, sparking a national debate over the integrity of weather data and the use of permanent markers in official White House business.
The Toilet Flushing Tirade
In a truly bizarre moment during a White House event in December 2019, Trump went on an extended rant about toilets, bemoaning the lack of water pressure in modern flush systems. “You turn on the shower –
If you’re like me, you can’t wash your beautiful hair properly,” he lamented. The President’s obsession with plumbing fixtures left many scratching their heads, but it did provide a welcome reprieve from more pressing matters of state.
The COVID-19 Injection Suggestion
During an April 2020 press briefing, Trump pondered aloud whether injecting disinfectant could serve as a potential treatment for COVID-19. “And then I see the disinfectant, where it knocks it out in a minute.
One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside or almost a cleaning?” he mused, much to the horror of medical professionals and cleaning product manufacturers alike.
The Helsinki Backtrack
In a stunning moment during the 2018 Helsinki summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump appeared to side with Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies on the issue of Russian interference in the 2016 election. However, just a
day later, the President backtracked, claiming he had misspoken and affirming his faith in the intelligence community’s findings. The about-face left many wondering whether Trump had been pressured to walk back his comments or if he had simply changed his mind on a whim.
The Rage Against Wind Turbines
Trump’s disdain for wind turbines was well-documented, but his remarks during a 2019 Republican fundraiser took his criticism to new heights. “They’re making a lot of money, that’s for sure. But they’re killing all those birds. You know, the environment. It’s not good.
They’re all made of massive amounts of carbon pollution,” he proclaimed, seemingly conflating the production process with the clean energy generated by wind turbines. The President’s rant left many scratching their heads, but it did solidify his reputation as a vocal critic of renewable energy sources.
The Grab ‘Em by the… Tape
In the lead-up to the 2016 election, a leaked Access Hollywood tape from 2005 captured Trump making lewd remarks about groping women without consent. “You know, I’m automatically attracted to beautiful women – I just start kissing them. It’s like a magnet. Just kiss.
I don’t even wait,” he boasted. The tape sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, but Trump dismissed it as “locker room talk,” setting the stage for a heated national debate on misogyny and workplace sexual harassment.
The Lincoln Blunder
During a 2017 rally in Ohio, Trump lamented the state of modern-day politics, wistfully yearning for the days of President Abraham Lincoln. “Great president. Most people don’t even know he was a Republican. Right? Does anyone know?
A lot of people don’t know that,” he declared. The remark drew immediate backlash, as Lincoln’s affiliation with the Republican Party is a well-known fact taught in most American history classes. The gaffe highlighted Trump’s penchant for making bold claims without verifying the facts.
The “Stable Genius” Tweet
In a now-infamous tweet from January 2018, Trump boasted about his mental stability and intelligence, declaring himself a “stable genius.” “Actually, throughout my life, my two greatest assets have
been mental stability and being, like, really smart,” he proclaimed. The tweet sparked a flurry of mockery and memes, with many questioning the President’s humility and self-awareness.
The “Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV” Boast
In one of his most baffling moments, Trump proudly recounted his performance on a cognitive test during a 2020 interview, describing it as “very hard” and boasting about his ability to recall the sequence “person, woman, man, camera, TV.”
The President’s repeated references to this seemingly simple memory exercise had many questioning the true difficulty of the test and the merits of his self-proclaimed “super genius” status.
There you have it, folks – a whirlwind tour through some of Donald Trump’s most outrageous statements and actions. Whether you loved him or loathed him, there’s no denying that
the man had a knack for keeping us all on our toes and providing ample fodder for late-night comedy skits. So, here’s to the man who made politics a little more unpredictable and a whole lot more entertaining!
