28 authentic Trump quotes from our archives

For years, Snopes has reported on claims about U.S. President Donald Trump's quotes — some of which are false or misrepresented while others are authentic. We have verified the authenticity more than two dozen quotes by Trump, including when he referred to the Iran war as "small potatoes" or said "sometimes you need a dictator" in response to some of his critics labeling him as one. We also added context to his quotes, particularly in cases when it appeared he simply misspoke. Below is our complete coverage of authenticated Trump quotes over the years. Sources Dapcevich, Madison. "We've Fact-Checked These Alleged Statements by Trump and Vance — Some True, Others False." Snopes, 22 Oct. 2024, https://www.snopes.com//collections/trump-vance-quotes-election/. Accessed 24 Sept. 2026.Wrona, Aleksandra. "Did Trump Say or Do These Things Pre-Presidency? 17 Claims, Investigated." Snopes, 21 Sept. 2026, https://www.snopes.com//collections/trump-before-president-claims/. Accessed 24 Sept. 2026. By Nur Ibrahim Nur Nasreen Ibrahim is a reporter with experience working in television, international news coverage, fact checking, and creative writing. Article Tags