A collection of utterances from the 47th president.
On January 28, 2025, President Donald Trump stated, “I have just asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to ‘go get’ the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration.” (reuters.com) )
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On January 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from the U.S. military and to reinstate service members who were discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccinations. He emphasized a return to traditional military values, stating:
“We’re getting rid of the woke policies that have weakened our military and distracted from our mission. We’re bringing back the warriors who were unfairly pushed out.” (theguardian.com)
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On January 26, 2025, President Donald Trump expressed his belief that the United States will take control of Greenland, stating:
“I think we’re going to have it,” and claimed that the Arctic island’s residents “want to be with us.” (theguardian.com)
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On January 25, 2025, President Donald Trump, aboard Air Force One, discussed the situation in Gaza and proposed relocating its residents:
“You’re talking about probably a million and a half people, and we just clean out that whole thing and say, ‘You know, it’s over.’” (The Guardian)
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On January 24, 2025, President Donald Trump, during a visit to North Carolina, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), stating:
“I think, frankly, that FEMA is not good. I think when you have a problem like this, I think you want to use your state to fix it and not waste time calling FEMA… I think we’re going to recommend that FEMA go away.” (theguardian.com)
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On January 23, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he emphasized his “America First” agenda. He criticized oil producers, particularly OPEC and Saudi Arabia, for sustaining the Ukraine war by keeping oil prices high, thereby benefiting Russia. Trump stated, “We will no longer allow foreign nations to take advantage of us.” He also threatened to impose sweeping tariffs on all U.S. imports to encourage domestic production and urged NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, emphasizing a reduced dependency on the U.S. Additionally, he called for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates immediately to stimulate the economy.
Trump further criticized the U.S.’s trade relationship with China, highlighting significant deficits. His aggressive economic policies, including tariffs, face skepticism regarding their potential to raise inflation. Trump’s return to the global stage elicited a mixed reaction from Davos attendees, especially for his anti-equality stance, and his speech also contained several false claims about climate change and the Ukraine war. (The Guardian)
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On January 22, 2025, President Donald Trump threatened Russia with increased taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if a peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine was not reached promptly. He emphasized that Russia’s economy was struggling and urged President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the conflict, stating that failure to do so would result in significant economic penalties. Guardian
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On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order facilitating the dismissal of thousands of federal employees, allowing for their replacement with political appointees.
This move was criticized by unions, with the National Treasury Employees Union filing a lawsuit, arguing that the order strips workers of due process rights.
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On January 20, 2025, during his inaugural address, President Donald Trump declared that the United States would reclaim control of the Panama Canal. He stated, “The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated.”
No further details were provided regarding this plan.
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On January 19, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to release classified documents related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. He stated, “I will be releasing all of the files very shortly.”
This decision has raised concerns among historians and security experts, who warn that the disclosure of such sensitive information could compromise national security and diplomatic relations. The potential release of these documents may expose intelligence-gathering methods and confidential sources, posing risks to ongoing operations and international partnerships.
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On January 18, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to intensify immigration enforcement immediately after his inauguration. He stated, “We will begin removing the illegal aliens who have infiltrated our country.”
This announcement has raised concerns among immigrant communities and human rights organizations, who fear that such actions could lead to widespread detentions and deportations, potentially separating families and disrupting communities.
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On January 17, 2025, President-elect Donald Trump discussed the future of the TikTok app, stating, “The decision is ultimately up to me.”
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