Donald Trump’s Twitter presence is unlike any other president’s. Known for his blunt tone, all-caps declarations, and real-time reactions to everything from policy issues to celebrity comments, his tweets often dominated headlines. While many were controversial, others stood out for being unintentionally funny, wildly over-the-top, or simply bizarre.
Why Did Twitter Ban Donald Trump?
On January 8, 2021, Twitter permanently suspended Donald Trump’s account, citing concerns that he might use the platform to incite more violence. The decision followed the Capitol riot on January 6, which raised global attention on the role of social media in political unrest.
At 77, Trump had become the most active U.S. president on Twitter. He began posting regularly in 2010, years before he entered politics. His tweets often made news, whether he was criticizing opponents, firing officials, or commenting on current events.
2018 was a year filled with major political events—midterm elections, immigration debates, and the Mueller investigation. It was also a year when Trump tweeted frequently and publicly about nearly all of it.
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1694886846050771321
In August 2023, Trump returned to the platform—now called X—after being reinstated. His first post was a mugshot shared following his booking in Georgia, signaling his reappearance after more than two years of absence. While his primary activity remains on Truth Social, he has occasionally used X since being allowed back.
1. Trump Calls Approval Polls “Rigged” Ahead of Inauguration
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/821344302651555840
‘’The same people who did the phony election polls, and were so wrong, are now doing approval rating polls. They are rigged just like before.’’
On January 17, 2017, just three days before his inauguration, Donald Trump dismissed approval rating polls as “rigged,” continuing his earlier attacks on election polling. The tweet followed the release of a Washington Post-ABC News poll showing him with a 40% favorability rating—the lowest for any incoming U.S. president in four decades. By linking pollsters to what he called “phony election polls,” Trump reinforced a broader strategy of undermining trust in data and institutions. This messaging echoed historical patterns, such as Nixon’s combative stance toward the press, and aligned with a 2017 study noting declining public confidence in polling—particularly among Republicans.
2. Unsolicited Advice for Robert Pattinson
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/260482827458592768
“Everyone knows I am right that Robert Pattinson should dump Kristen Stewart. In a couple of years, he will thank me. Be smart, Robert.”
Forget political analysis—Trump took a break in 2012 to weigh in on the love life of “Twilight” stars. He tweeted relationship advice to Robert Pattinson after Kristen Stewart’s cheating scandal, turning a Hollywood breakup into a public crusade.
3. Climate Change? China’s Fault
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/265895292191248385
“The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make US manufacturing non-competitive.”
This tweet sparked years of debate and confusion. Trump’s claim that global warming was a Chinese hoax wasn’t just a hot take—it became one of his most controversial and quoted statements on the topic of climate change.
4. IQ Overload
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/332308211321425920
“Sorry losers and haters, but my I.Q. is one of the highest – and you all know it! Please don’t feel so stupid or insecure, it’s not your fault.”
In a tweet that combined humblebragging with a classic Trump insult, he let the world know he’s smarter than most—and reminded everyone else not to feel bad about it. A masterclass in confidence or comedy? You decide.
5. Bald Eagles vs. Wind Turbines
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/469864989357260800
“Obama’s wind turbines kill ‘13-39 million birds and bats every year!’ Save our bald eagles, symbol of our nation!”
Trump took aim at renewable energy by blaming wind turbines for mass bird casualties, especially bald eagles, a national symbol. Priorities noted.
6. “Obama Had My Wires Tapped!”
Source:https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/837989835818287106
“Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my ‘wires tapped’ in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!”
Trump dropped this bombshell without evidence, comparing Obama to Senator Joseph McCarthy in a tweet that sent journalists and fact-checkers into overdrive. The FBI and congressional investigations later found no proof of wiretapping, but the claim became a rallying cry for his base.
7. The Bigger Nuclear Button Tweet
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/948355557022420992
“North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the ‘Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times.’ Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!”
This wasn’t parody—it was a real tweet. Trump responded to nuclear threats with what sounded like a schoolyard size comparison.
8. The Heroic (But Nameless) ISIS Dog Tweet
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1188909031403900928
“We have declassified a picture of the wonderful dog (name not declassified) that did such a GREAT JOB in capturing and killing the Leader of ISIS, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi!”
In classic Trump fashion, he turned a military victory into a bizarre mix of patriotism and absurdity. While crediting the canine hero (later revealed to be named “Conan”), he treated the dog’s identity like classified nuclear codes. The tweet sparked both admiration for the dog and memes about Washington’s weirdest “declassification” ever.
9. The Biden Fight Club Tweet
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/976765417908776963
“Crazy Joe Biden is trying to act like a tough guy. Actually, he is weak, both mentally and physically, and yet he threatens me, for the second time, with physical assault. He doesn’t know me, but he would go down fast and hard, crying all the way. Don’t threaten people Joe!”
Trump vs. Biden turned physical—on Twitter at least. This post responded to Biden’s joking threat with a hypothetical brawl. Pure presidential trash talk.
10. Oscar Ratings and “Stars”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/971013841395027968
“Lowest rated Oscars in HISTORY. Problem is, we don’t have Stars anymore – except your President (just kidding, of course)!”
The self-deprecating “just kidding” didn’t quite soften the blow. He roasted Hollywood’s biggest night while calling himself the only remaining star.
11. Stormy Daniels = “Horseface”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1052213711295930368
“Federal Judge throws out Stormy Danials lawsuit versus Trump. Trump is entitled to full legal fees.” @FoxNews Great, now I can go after Horseface and her 3rd rate lawyer in the Great State of Texas. She will confirm the letter she signed! She knows nothing about me, a total con!”
In what may be one of his most personal insults, Trump attacked adult film star Stormy Daniels after a legal win. The tweet drew widespread backlash—and just as much mockery.
12. The Taco Bowl Diplomacy Tweet
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/728297587418247168
“Happy #CincoDeMayo! The best taco bowls are made in Trump Tower Grill. I love Hispanics!”
Amid his controversial campaign rhetoric about Mexican immigrants, this attempt at cultural outreach fell flatter than a day-old tortilla. The juxtaposition of praising “taco bowls” while pushing for a border wall became instant satire, proving even Trump Tower cuisine couldn’t season his strained relationship with Latino voters. The Facebook-linked photo of him grinning over a taco bowl became one of the most mocked images of his campaign.
13. Telling Congresswomen to “Go Back”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1150381394234941448
“So interesting to see ‘Progressive’ Democrat Congresswomen, who originally came from countries whose governments are a complete and total catastrophe, the worst, most corrupt and inept anywhere in the world (if they even have a functioning government at all), now loudly….and viciously telling the people of the United States, the greatest and most powerful Nation on earth, how our government is to be run. Why don’t they go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. Then come back and show us how….it is done. These places need your help badly, you can’t leave fast enough. I’m sure that Nancy Pelosi would be very happy to quickly work out free travel arrangements!”
This tweet stirred massive backlash across the political spectrum. Trump targeted four Democratic congresswomen of color, all U.S. citizens, telling them to “go back” to the countries they came from. The comment was widely condemned as racist, even drawing a formal House resolution of disapproval.
14. Calling Out the “Lamestream Media”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1267132763116838913
“The Lamestream Media is doing everything within their power to foment hatred and anarchy. As long as everybody understands what they are doing, that they are FAKE NEWS and truly bad people with a sick agenda, we can easily work through them to GREATNESS!”
Trump revived his favorite insult—“lamestream media”—and added a fresh twist by accusing journalists of intentionally stirring division and chaos. It was part of his ongoing war with the press, which he often called the “enemy of the people.”
15. Announcing His COVID Diagnosis
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1311892190680014849
“Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19. We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”
This post became Trump’s most-liked tweet ever. After months of downplaying the virus, the announcement that both he and Melania had tested positive shocked the world. It instantly became a historic moment on social media—and marked a major turn in the 2020 election news cycle.
16. Claiming Media Hype Over COVID
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1321430459050381313
Covid, Covid, Covid is the unified chant of the Fake News Lamestream Media. They will talk about nothing else until November 4th., when the Election will be (hopefully!) over. Then the talk will be how low the death rate is, plenty of hospital rooms, & many tests of young people.”
Just weeks after contracting the virus himself, Trump accused the media of exaggerating the pandemic to hurt his reelection chances. He claimed the coverage would disappear after Election Day, portraying the health crisis as little more than a political strategy.
17. Declaring the 2020 Election “Stolen”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1325442336957018112
“We believe these people are thieves. The big city machines are corrupt. This was a stolen election. Best pollster in Britain wrote this morning that this clearly was a stolen election, that it’s impossible to imagine that Biden outran Obama in some of these states.”
Soon after losing to Joe Biden, Trump began publicly pushing the claim that the election had been rigged. This tweet added an international twist by citing a British pollster and questioning how Biden could have received more votes than Obama. It fueled ongoing misinformation and legal challenges, none of which overturned the result.
18. Insisting He Still Won
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1337052585547755523
“Great. Most corrupt election in history, by far. We won!!!”
Despite all evidence, recounts, and court decisions confirming Biden’s victory, Trump tweeted as if he were still the winner. It became one of many short, emphatic posts that rejected reality in favor of a narrative his base supported.
19. Reacting to the Capitol Riot
“These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously & viciously stripped away from great patriots who have been badly & unfairly treated for so long. Go home with love & in peace. Remember this day forever.”
After a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in an unprecedented attack on democracy, Trump’s tweet did not condemn the violence. Instead, he called the rioters “great patriots” and asked them to “go home with love.” The post was widely seen as excusing the assault, leading to his permanent suspension from Twitter days later.
20. The Fake News Media Awards
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/948359545767841792
“I will be announcing THE MOST DISHONEST & CORRUPT MEDIA AWARDS OF THE YEAR on Monday at 5:00 o’clock. Subjects will cover Dishonesty & Bad Reporting in various categories from the Fake News Media. Stay tuned!”
Trump announced an award show targeting the press. Comedians and late-night hosts ran with it—Colbert even bought a Times Square billboard, and The Daily Show published a spoof ad in The New York Times.
21. Praising the Women’s March
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/954788467069870081
“Beautiful weather all over our great country, a perfect day for all Women to March. Get out there now to celebrate the historic milestones and unprecedented economic success and wealth creation that has taken place over the last 12 months. Lowest female unemployment in 18 years!”
Trump framed the Women’s March as a celebration of economic gains during his first year in office, citing record-low female unemployment. In reality, the march was a protest against his policies, with participants calling out gender inequality, racial injustice, and abuse of power. His upbeat tone didn’t match the protest signs or the message of the crowd.
22. “Thank you Kanye, very cool!”
“Thank you Kanye, very cool!”
This tweet became one of the most well-known moments in Trump’s online history. After Kanye West posted a photo of a MAGA hat signed by Trump, the president responded with this short message. The internet immediately turned it into a meme, and the phrase is still quoted today.
Kanye, for his part, later clarified his stance: “I don’t agree with everything Trump does. I don’t agree 100% with anyone but myself.”
Regardless, the interaction between the two sparked countless debates and jokes online.
23. Melania’s Jacket and the Media Reaction
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1009916650622251009
“I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?” written on the back of Melania’s jacket, refers to the Fake News Media. Melania has learned how dishonest they are, and she truly no longer cares!’’
Melania Trump wore a jacket with the phrase “I really don’t care, do u?” during a visit to a migrant detention center. The internet erupted, questioning whether the jacket was a political statement. Trump responded on Twitter, saying the jacket was aimed at the “Fake News Media,” contradicting his wife’s office, which claimed the jacket had no hidden message.
As always, Trump used the situation to reignite his criticism of mainstream media, keeping the spotlight on his preferred narrative.
24. The Mysterious Case of “Covfefe”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/869858333477523458
“Who can figure out the true meaning of ‘covfefe’??? Enjoy!”
A midnight typo (“covfefe” instead of “coverage”) became an internet phenomenon. Rather than deleting it, Trump leaned into the absurdity, turning a keyboard slip into a days-long meme. Linguists debated its meaning, merch was printed, and the word briefly entered the cultural lexicon as a symbol of Trump’s unpredictable Twitter antics.
25. He said negative polls in the last election race were “fake news”.
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/828574430800539648
“Any negative polls are fake news, just like the CNN, ABC, NBC polls in the election. Sorry, people want border security and extreme vetting.”
Trump dismissed unfavorable polling results with one of his most common phrases—“fake news.” Even public opinion wasn’t safe from his Twitter critiques.
26. “We Need Global Warming!”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/266259787405225984
“It’s freezing and snowing in New York–we need global warming!”
Years before his presidency, Trump used a snowy day to mock climate science—a stance he’d later formalize in policy. Meteorologists facepalmed as the tweet conflated weather with climate in a way that would become his trademark.
27. Trump to Michelle Obama
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1295677035466162177
“Somebody please explain to @MichelleObama that Donald J. Trump would not be here, in the beautiful White House, if it weren’t for the job done by your husband, Barack Obama. Biden was merely an afterthought…”
In a bizarre backhanded compliment, Trump credited his 2016 win to Obama’s presidency while insulting Biden. The tweet showcased his knack for rewriting history—and dragging former First Ladies into his grievances.
28. Self-Proclaimed “Best 140-Character Writer”
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/267286471172562944
“Thanks—many are saying I’m the best 140 character writer in the world. It’s easy when it’s fun.”
Years before his presidency, Trump crowned himself the king of Twitter’s then-140-character limit. The tweet perfectly encapsulated his signature blend of self-praise and casual bravado—a preview of the unfiltered style that would dominate his political rise.
29. The “Politically Correct” Insult to Bette Midler
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/262584296081068033
“While @BetteMidler is an extremely unattractive woman, I refuse to say that because I always insist on being politically correct.”
A masterclass in backhanded insults. Trump framed his jab at the actress as restraint, proving even his “politically correct” mode was wildly inappropriate. The tweet became a prime example of his pre-political brand: celebrity feuds with extra narcissism.
30. Trump’s 2013 Tweet on Military Sexual Assault Sparks Backlash
Source: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/331907383771148288
‘’26,000 unreported sexual assults in the military-only 238 convictions. What did these geniuses expect when they put men & women together?’’
On May 8, 2013, Donald Trump tweeted about 26,000 unreported sexual assaults in the military and questioned putting men and women together. The post faced backlash for suggesting gender integration was to blame. Critics argued the real issues were weak accountability and military culture, not men and women serving side by side.
Conclusion
Donald Trump’s tweets were more than just social media posts—they became part of the political news cycle, late-night jokes, and even historical records. Whether he was mocking celebrities, announcing major policies, or starting feuds, each tweet gave insight into his communication style. Some were humorous, others controversial, and many sparked immediate public reaction. His Twitter activity redefined how a president interacts with the public—and how that interaction could shift national conversations in an instant.
