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Donald Trump is known for many statements, both before and during his presidency, that have made headlines and shaped his public image. Below are 100 notable quotes attributed to Trump since 1993, including those from his time as a businessman, reality TV star, and president. These quotes span various topics, from politics and media to foreign policy and business.

Business & Personal Branding:

1. “I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.” (The Art of the Deal)
2. “I’ve always made a lot of money in my life.” (Interview, 1999)
3. “Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.” (The Art of the Deal)
4. “My whole life is about winning. I don’t lose often. I almost never lose.” (CNN Interview, 2011)
5. “I’m the king of debt. I love debt.” (Campaign rally, 2016)

Politics & Policy:

6. “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.” (Tweet, 2012)
7. “Nobody builds walls better than me.” (Campaign launch speech, 2015)
8. “I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.” (Campaign launch speech, 2015)
9. “Drain the swamp!” (Campaign slogan, 2016)
10. “We will have so much winning if I get elected that you may get bored with winning.” (Campaign rally, 2016)

Foreign Policy:

11. “North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen.” (On North Korea, 2017)
12. “You know, I’m, like, a smart person.” (Defending his foreign policy knowledge, 2016)
13. “I fell in love with Kim Jong-un.” (On his relationship with the North Korean leader, 2018)
14. “They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists.” (Referring to Mexican immigrants, 2015)
15. “Why are we having all these people from shithole countries come here?” (Regarding immigration from Haiti, El Salvador, and African countries, 2018)

Media & “Fake News”:

16. “Fake news, folks. Fake news.” (Regular comment in response to critical news coverage, 2016-2020)
17. “The press is the enemy of the people.” (Tweet, 2017)
18. “CNN is fake news. I don’t take questions from CNN.” (Press conference, 2018)
19. “Fox News has always been fair to me.” (Tweet, 2016)
20. “What you’re seeing and what you’re reading is not what’s happening.” (Speech, 2018)

2016 Presidential Campaign:

21. “Lock her up!” (Referring to Hillary Clinton, 2016)
22. “Make America Great Again.” (Campaign slogan, 2016)
23. “I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn’t lose any voters.” (Iowa rally, 2016)
24. “Only Rosie O’Donnell.” (Response in GOP debate when asked about his comments on women, 2015)
25. “We’re going to win so much, you’re going to be so sick and tired of winning.” (Campaign rally, 2016)

Presidency:

26. “I alone can fix it.” (Republican National Convention speech, 2016)
27. “You’re fired.” *(Famous line from *The Apprentice, repeated throughout his presidency)
28. “It’s a witch hunt.” (Referring to the Russia investigation, 2017-2019)
29. “We’re going to be saying ‘Merry Christmas’ again.” (Speech, 2017)
30. “I’m the least racist person there is anywhere in the world.” (Press conference, 2018)
31. “No collusion!” (Referring to the Russia investigation, 2018-2019)
32. “The greatest economy in the history of the world.” (Referring to U.S. economy under his presidency, 2019)
33. “I know more about ISIS than the generals do. Believe me.” (Campaign rally, 2015)
34. “We’re going to take care of the forgotten men and women of this country.” (Election night speech, 2016)
35. “This is the calm before the storm.” (Referring to foreign policy, 2017)
36. “We’re not going to let China rape our country anymore.” (Campaign rally, 2016)

COVID-19 Pandemic:

37. “We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China.” (Referring to COVID-19, 2020)
38. “I don’t take responsibility at all.” (Regarding U.S. COVID-19 response, 2020)
39. “It will disappear. One day, it’s like a miracle, it will disappear.” (Regarding COVID-19, 2020)
40. “I said it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic.” (Regarding COVID-19, 2020)
41. “Maybe if you can inject disinfectant inside the body…” (Regarding potential COVID-19 treatments, 2020)
42. “We’re rounding the corner.” (On COVID-19, late 2020)

Elections & Claims of Voter Fraud:

43. “Stop the count!” (During the 2020 election, as votes were still being counted)
44. “I won this election by a lot.” (False claim about the 2020 election, 2020)
45. “The election was rigged.” (Repeated claim about the 2020 presidential election)
46. “The biggest political scandal in history.” (Regarding the 2020 election, 2020)
47. “We will never concede.” (Speech on January 6, 2021)
48. “They rigged an election, they rigged it like they’ve never rigged an election before.” (Speech after losing the 2020 election)

January 6 & Aftermath:

49. “We fight like hell. And if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore.” (Speech on January 6, 2021)
50. “Very fine people on both sides.” (Referring to Charlottesville white nationalist rally, 2017)
51. “I know you’re pain. I know you’re hurt. We love you. You’re very special.” (Message to Capitol rioters, January 6, 2021)
52. “This was a rigged election, but we can’t play into the hands of these people.” (Tweet during Capitol riots, 2021)

Relationships with Other Leaders:

53. “Russia, if you’re listening…” (Calling on Russia to hack Hillary Clinton’s emails, 2016)
54. “I trust Putin more than U.S. intelligence.” (After meeting with Putin in Helsinki, 2018)
55. “We fell in love.” (On his relationship with Kim Jong-un, 2018)
56. “Angela, you owe me one trillion dollars.” (Reportedly said to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, 2018)

Women’s Issues & Controversies:

57. “Grab ’em by the p****.” *(Access Hollywood tape, 2005; revealed in 2016)*
58. “She had blood coming out of her… wherever.” (Referring to Megyn Kelly, 2015)
59. “I moved on her like a b****.” *(Access Hollywood tape, 2005)*
60. “Nobody has more respect for women than I do. Nobody.” (Presidential debate, 2016)

Immigration & Border Issues:

61. “They’re animals.” (Referring to MS-13 gang members, 2018)
62. “Why do we want all these people from ‘shithole countries’?” (Referring to Haiti, El Salvador, and African nations, 2018)

Climate Change:

63. “It’s freezing and snowing in New York—we need global warming!” (Tweet, 2012)
64. “The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese.” (Tweet, 2012)
65. “I’m not a believer in man-made global warming.” (Interview, 2015)

Race & Nationalism:

66. “We have people coming into the country, or trying to come in, we’re stopping a lot of them, but we’re taking people out of the country—you wouldn’t believe how bad these people are.” (2018)
67. “Proud Boys, stand back and stand by.” (Presidential debate, 2020)

Other Noteworthy Comments:

68. “I have never seen a thin person drinking Diet Coke.” (Tweet, 2013)
69. “I could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue, and I wouldn’t lose voters.” (Campaign rally, 2016)
70. “I have a great relationship with the blacks.” (Interview, 2011)
71. “Windmills cause cancer.” (Speech, 2019)

The fear surrounding a potential Donald Trump presidency comes from various groups and individuals who have concerns about his policies, leadership style, rhetoric, and political behavior. Here’s a breakdown of who might be afraid of a Trump presidency and why:

1. Democrats and Progressives

• Policy Reversal: Trump is seen as a threat to many of the policy achievements of the Democratic Party, especially regarding healthcare (e.g., the Affordable Care Act), environmental protections, and social programs.
• Supreme Court & Judiciary: During his first term, Trump appointed three conservative justices to the Supreme Court, cementing a right-wing majority. Democrats and progressives fear that another Trump term could further tilt the judiciary toward conservative interpretations, especially on issues like abortion rights, LGBTQ+ protections, and voting rights.
• Climate Change: Trump’s denial of climate change and withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord raised concerns among environmental activists that his return could undo efforts to address global warming.

2. Minority Groups

• Immigrants: Trump’s policies, such as the Muslim travel ban, family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border, and aggressive deportation tactics, caused significant fear among immigrants and refugees. Many fear that his return would escalate these policies.
• LGBTQ+ Community: While Trump did not directly repeal LGBTQ+ rights, his administration rolled back protections for transgender people in the military and education, and he often nominated judges hostile to LGBTQ+ rights.
• Racial and Ethnic Minorities: Trump’s rhetoric on race and his handling of events such as the Charlottesville rally (where he famously said there were “very fine people on both sides”) has caused fear of emboldened white nationalist movements. His tough stance on protests and civil rights movements also contributed to heightened anxiety among Black and brown communities.
• Muslims: Given Trump’s initial Muslim ban and repeated anti-Muslim rhetoric, many within the Muslim community fear further marginalization and discriminatory policies under another Trump administration.

3. International Allies and Global Leaders

• NATO and Global Stability: Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy and criticism of NATO, the United Nations, and other international alliances alarmed many U.S. allies. Countries that depend on American support worry about a more isolationist stance, leaving them vulnerable to threats from countries like Russia or China.
• Trade Wars: Trump’s trade policies, including tariffs and trade wars with countries like China and European nations, made foreign governments and businesses uneasy. A return to such policies could destabilize global markets.

4. Media and Press

• Freedom of the Press: Trump frequently attacked the media, referring to critical outlets as the “enemy of the people.” Journalists and media organizations are concerned that a second Trump term could see further attacks on press freedom, especially in terms of legal challenges, restrictions, or even violence against reporters.

5. Government Institutions and Norms

• Erosion of Democratic Norms: Trump’s critics argue that his approach to the presidency undermined core democratic institutions. For example, his refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election, the January 6 Capitol riot, and attempts to overturn state election results have led many to fear that a second term would further weaken democratic norms, rule of law, and the peaceful transfer of power.
• Intelligence Community and Law Enforcement: Trump’s strained relationship with intelligence agencies, his politicization of the Department of Justice, and attacks on the FBI over investigations into his conduct have created concerns about the impartiality and effectiveness of law enforcement and intelligence institutions under his leadership.

6. Corporate America and Economic Concerns

• Economic Instability: Some business leaders worry about economic instability stemming from Trump’s trade wars, protectionist policies, and erratic decision-making. While some corporations benefited from tax cuts during his presidency, others fear the long-term consequences of his unpredictable policies on global trade and the economy.
• Tech Industry: Trump’s administration often clashed with major tech companies over issues like content moderation, antitrust regulations, and immigration. Some fear a return to a more aggressive stance toward Silicon Valley could disrupt innovation and growth.

7. Women’s Rights Advocates

• Abortion and Reproductive Rights: Trump’s appointments to the Supreme Court helped overturn Roe v. Wade via the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, allowing states to heavily restrict or ban abortion. Women’s rights advocates fear that a second Trump presidency could further erode access to reproductive healthcare.

8. Moderate Republicans

• Party Direction: Moderate Republicans or traditional conservatives who do not align with Trump’s populist or nationalist agenda fear that his leadership will further polarize the party, pushing it away from traditional conservative principles like limited government and free trade.

In summary, fears of a Trump presidency are primarily driven by concerns about the erosion of democratic norms, civil rights, international relations, and policy reversals in areas like climate change, immigration, and social justice. While Trump has a significant base of support, these groups worry about the potential consequences of his return to power.