Trump continues to dominate headlines with shocking remarks that fuel global outrage. From crude jokes and racist slurs to controversial LGBTQ statements, Trump’s words have deepened political divides and triggered fierce backlash worldwide. As both the 45th and 47th U.S. president, he has repeatedly made statements that spark intense debate and criticism.
Crude Joke Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
During a tense briefing on the Israel-Iran conflict, Trump abruptly made a vulgar joke. Discussing new 100-foot flagpoles at the White House, he said, “they’re tapered and have a nice top… the rope goes inside them.”
The crude remark came moments after he addressed potential U.S. military support for Israel, leaving many stunned by his tone during serious foreign policy talks.
Trump Makes Controversial Outbursts
Trump’s controversies extend far beyond crude humour. In his 2025 State of the Union address, he falsely claimed the Biden administration spent $8 million “for making mice transgender.” The funding actually supported research on transgenic mice, genetically modified to study hormone therapies linked to transgender care. Scientists and activists ridiculed Trump for confusing basic scientific terms.
In 2018, during immigration discussions, Trump reportedly referred to El Salvador, Haiti, and African nations as “s***hole countries.” While he denied using that exact word, global leaders condemned the remarks as blatantly racist and offensive.
A year later, Trump tweeted that four Congresswomen of colour, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Ayanna Pressley, and Rashida Tlaib, should “go back” to the countries they came from. All four are U.S. citizens, with Omar being a naturalised immigrant. Critics accused Trump of stoking racism and questioning the women’s right to belong in America.
In 2025, while hosting Juventus players at the White House, Trump awkwardly asked if a trans woman could join the team. He reaffirmed his stance against transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, stating, “women should only compete with other women.” His remarks reignited debates over LGBTQ rights and inclusion.