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Donald Trump’s habit of speaking without a filter has once again become fodder for ridicule, after a new online list revisited dozens of his most controversial and widely mocked statements.
The roundup, published by Indy100, catalogues 34 remarks that critics say highlight moments of confusion, exaggeration or provocation that have repeatedly sparked backlash during Trump’s time in public life.
From policy to parody
The list includes comments from Trump’s recent return to office, as well as earlier moments that have long circulated online. In his first joint address since taking office again in January, Trump praised his stance on diversity, tax cuts and tariffs, but drew laughter when he claimed the Biden administration had spent $8m to make “mice transgender”.
Viewers and scientists quickly suggested he appeared to be confusing the term with “transgenic mice”, a long-established research method used to study human disease.
The remark was widely shared on social media as an example of Trump’s loose handling of technical subjects.
Another entry highlights a press conference in which Trump incorrectly described Spain as a member of the BRICS group of developing economies, despite no EU country belonging to the bloc.
Controversy and backlash
Several of the cited remarks focus on Trump linking major events to his political grievances. After a deadly air collision in Washington DC in January 2025, he blamed diversity and inclusion initiatives for safety failures, saying he had previously imposed “extraordinary” standards on air traffic controllers.
The comments drew strong criticism, with opponents accusing him of exploiting a tragedy to attack diversity policies.
Trump later doubled down, rejecting the Federal Aviation Administration’s view that diversity is “integral” to aviation safety.
The list also revisits Trump’s more personal jabs, including a quip about Prince Harry during a discussion on immigration.
Asked whether the British royal could face deportation, Trump said he would “leave him alone” because he had “enough problems” with his wife, Meghan Markle.
‘Long live the king’
Another moment highlighted by Indy100 came when Trump referred to himself as “the king” in a Truth Social post celebrating the scrapping of proposed congestion pricing in New York City.
“LONG LIVE THE KING!” he wrote. New York Governor Kathy Hochul quickly responded: “We are a nation of laws, not ruled by a king. We’ll see you in court.”
While supporters argue Trump’s remarks reflect humour or blunt honesty, critics say the growing catalogue of gaffes has become emblematic of his presidency.
Indy100 notes that the examples listed are subjective, but their viral afterlife shows how quickly Trump’s words continue to travel far beyond the rooms in which they are spoken.
Sources: Indy100
