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← Back to Donald Trump ProfileSpeaking at a White House Historical Association reception in April 2018, President Trump lauded the Association's upkeep of the White House, a place he considered uniquely "special".
“I want to thank the White House Historical Association and all of the people that work so hard with Melania, with everybody, to keep this incredible house or building, or whatever you want to call it — because there really is no name for it; it is special — and we keep it in tip-top shape. We call it sometimes tippy-top shape. And it's a great, great place.”
Despite previously emphasizing the importance of "the right people" for success, Trump claimed lifelong preparation for a 2024 debate, suggesting a self-reliant approach.
“I’ve been preparing all my life for this debate.”
Speaking in October 2024, Donald Trump used violent imagery targeting an unnamed woman he described as a "radical war hawk," emphasizing the importance of "the right people."
“She's a radical war hawk. Let's put her with a rifle standing there, with nine barrels shooting at her, okay? Let's see how she feels about it, you know, when the guns are trained on her face.”
Facing criticism over a controversial renaming, Donald Trump banned Associated Press reporters from the White House until they recognized his "Gulf of America" decree.
“It’s called the Gulf of America now. It’s not called the Gulf of Mexico any longer. I have the right to do it. We are going to keep them out until such time that they agree it is the Gulf of America.”
In April 2025, amidst escalating tensions, then-President Trump signaled potential direct negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program, warning of dire consequences should talks fail.
“We’re dealing with them directly and maybe a deal is going to be made. Doing a deal would be preferable to doing the obvious. Iran is going to be in great danger, and I hate to say it…. Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and if the talks aren’t successful, I think it’s going to be a very bad day for Iran.”
Frustrated by the repeated disconnect between his amicable conversations with Putin and Russia's continued attacks on Ukraine, Trump questions the value of diplomacy in resolving the war.
“I speak to him a lot about getting this thing done. And I always hang up and say, well, that was a nice phone call. And then missiles are launched into Kyiv or some other city. And I said, strange. And after that happens three or four times, you say the talk doesn't mean anything.”