President Donald Trump has always been a master of commanding attention, whether through his larger-than-life personality, unfiltered rhetoric, or headline-grabbing claims. Throughout his political career, Trump has made statements so outrageous, confusing, or downright bizarre that they left both the media and the public scratching their heads. From wild accusations to moments of apparent forgetfulness, these instances have fueled countless debates, fact-checks, and viral moments.
Together, we’ll revisit 10 of the most memorable times Trump stumped the media and audiences alike. From his claim that the Biden administration spent $8 million to make mice transgender to his public criticism of a trade deal between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada—one he himself had signed—Trump’s ability to bewilder and baffle knows no bounds. Whether he meant to confuse or not, these moments show just how unpredictable he can be. Let’s dive into some of Trump’s unforgettable claims.
1. Claims the Biden Administration Spent $8 Million on Trans Mice
In President Donald Trump’s address to Congress in March 2025, he made one of the strangest claims we’ve ever heard. He began by praising Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency for finding unnecessary spending in the Biden administration.
As he listed supposed examples of wasted spending, Trump claimed that the administration had spent $8 million on making mice trans. Yea, you read that right. The audience laughed but the White House doubled down, releasing a statement that he knew exactly what he meant.
2. Denmark Doesn’t Have a “Right” to Greenland
Trump has made it clear he wants Greenland to fall under American control. However, that means he’s trying to erase it’s history right in front of our very eyes.
He said he didn’t believe Denmark has a right to Greenland despite the fact that Greenland has been a part of the Kingdom of Denmark for 600 years. Needless to say, Greenland’s Prime Minister didn’t agree.
3. Confuses Egg Prices
Sometimes Trump makes claims that just straight up aren’t true. In a March press conference, he claimed egg prices had gone “down almost 30 per cent, in the last, eh, few days.”
Egg prices had actually raised 28% since Trump took office. So he didn’t just get the numbers a little wrong. He did the opposite of what he said he would and then bragged about it as if he fulfilled his promises.
4. Forgot He Signed Deal with Mexico and Canada
When asked about trade between the US and its neighboring countries at a press conference, Trump started talking about how Mexico and Canada took advantage of the US on manufacturing and “just about everything.”
He questioned why the US would make these deals, saying “I look at some of these agreements and I say who would ever sign a thing like this.” He was the one who signed the deals. Not only does make his memory look bad, but he insulted himself in the process.
5. Questioning a Third Term
George Washington set the precedent for presidents only seeking two terms. FDR broke this in 1940 when he won a third term, but the 22nd Amendment quickly shut this down for future politicians, stating that “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”
The language of the amendment is clear, and yet Trump seems to think he could be an exception to the rule. At a White House event in February, he asked the crowd “Should I run again? You tell me.” Sir, that’s illegal.
6. Thinks Paper Straws “Explode”
Before signing an executive order to bring back plastic straws, the President said regarding paper straws “These things don't work, I've had them many times, and on occasion, they break, they explode.”
Paper straws can disintegrate, but they do not explode. We’re not sure if he was just trying to be dramatic or if he’s actually never tried a paper straw in his life. Probably the latter.
7. Doesn’t Understand How Citizenship Works
It seems as if the President of the United States doesn’t actually know how citizenship works. When speaking with NBC News, he said, “Did you know, if somebody sets a foot - just a foot, one foot, you don't need two - on our land, congratulations, you are now a citizen of the United States of America.”
He was speaking about birthright citizenship, the legal notion that anyone born on U.S. soil becomes a citizen. While this is real, his statement is false and it seems like he was making up a scenario about someone giving birth as they walked into the country.
8. Recommends a “Purge Day”
At a September 2024 rally, Trump called for one really violent day to solve crime. He said “You know, if you had one day, like one real rough, nasty day… it'll end immediately."
He was saying that the police cannot do their jobs when people are stealing and looting, and that a violent day would solve this problem. People were quick to point out this was a little too close to the plot of the horror movie The Purge. This seeming call-to-action is very dangerous.
9. Sues CBS Over “Manipulate” Kamala Harris Interview
Trump seems to champion freedom of speech only when it comes to views he agrees with. In 2024, he sued CBS News, alleging the network purposefully manipulated an interview with presidential candidate Kamala Harris to interfere with the election and put Trump at a disadvantage.
CBS responded saying his claims were false and that the interview was not doctored. CBS’s parent company Paramount Global settled for $16 million in 2025.
10. “The Largest Inauguration Crowd Ever”
Photos of Trump’s 2017 inauguration next to former president Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration clearly show that Trump had a much smaller crowd. However, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer claimed “this was the largest audience to ever witness an inauguration.”
Spicer repeated incorrect figures and gave a false general statement, and yet the White House doubled down. Trump accused the media of dishonesty regarding the photos and portrayal of his inauguration in the media.
