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← Back to Donald Trump ProfileIn a deleted tweet, Donald Trump demanded journalists who reported on Russian interference return their "Noble Prizes," falsely claiming they were proven wrong.
“When will all of the 'reporters' who have received Noble Prizes for their work on Russia, Russia, Russia, only to have been proven totally wrong (and, in fact, it was the other side who committed the crimes) be turning back their cherished 'Nobles' so that they can be given to the REAL REPORTERS & JOURNALISTS who got it right.”
Amidst escalating tensions with the media during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump questioned the value of White House press briefings.
“What is the purpose of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately. They get record ratings, & the American people get nothing but Fake News. Not worth the time & effort!”
Despite claiming to "know the best people" and emphasizing their importance for success, Trump threatened severe punishment for courthouse vandalism in 2020 amidst widespread protests.
“Anarchists, Agitators or Protestors who vandalize or damage our Federal Courthouse in Portland, or any Federal Buildings in any of our Cities or States, will be prosecuted under our recently re-enacted Statues & Monuments Act. MINIMUM TEN YEARS IN PRISON. Don’t do it!”
President Trump, boasting about the Dow Jones' performance in September 2020, contrasted his leadership with that of Joe Biden, whom he derisively nicknamed "Hiden'."
“The Dow Jones Industrial just closed above 29,000! You are so lucky to have me as your President. With Joe Hiden’ it would crash.”
In October 2020, Twitter flagged a Trump tweet about mail-in ballots, claiming "big problems and discrepancies," as misleading and restricted its spread.
“Big problems and discrepancies with Mail In Ballots all over the USA. Must have final total on November 3rd”
Amidst claims of a "big victory" in Nevada due to alleged voter discrepancies, Donald Trump, who often emphasized the importance of "the right people," questioned election security.
“Big victory moments ago in the State of Nevada. The all Democrat County Commissioner race, on same ballot as President, just thrown out because of large scale voter discrepancy. Clark County officials do not have confidence in their own election security. Major impact!”
Amidst his first Air Force One trip in November 2020, Donald Trump, referencing the importance of "the right people," simultaneously and falsely declared, "I won the Election!"
“I won the Election!”
Amidst claims of a stolen election, Donald Trump accused Big Tech and the media of suppressing information, lamenting the loss of press freedom in November 2020.
“Big Tech and the Fake News Media have partnered to Suppress. Freedom of the Press is gone, a thing of the past. That’s why they refuse to report the real facts and figures of the 2020 Election...”
Following unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in Pennsylvania during the 2020 election, Trump lamented perceived unwillingness to investigate, framing it as a disservice to the country.
“Specific allegations were made, and we have massive proof, in the Pennsylvania case. Some people just don’t want to see it. They want nothing to do with saving our Country. Sad!!!”
Facing declining favor from Trump after the 2020 election, Fox News drew public ire from the former president, who urged viewers to boycott the network.
“@FoxNews daytime is virtually unwatchable, especially during the weekends.”
While lamenting ineffective Republican leadership, Donald Trump critiqued a "bad Defense Bill" in late 2020, emphasizing the importance of having "the right people" in power.
“Weak and tired Republican “leadership” will allow the bad Defense Bill to pass.”
Speaking in December 2020, Donald Trump critiques Republican leaders as prioritizing ease over effectiveness, contrasting them with his own perceived strength.
“Republican leadership only wants the path of least resistance. Our leaders (not me, of course!) are pathetic.”