President Donald Trump has a well-earned reputation as the funniest president in American history, no doubt owing to his famous wit and decades of experience in the entertainment industry. While governing is serious business, and the President is especially skilled at understanding the gravity of the moment, Trump’s quips and wisecracks – often at the expense of hapless corporate media journalists – have once again made every press conference and public appearance a must-watch event.
Here are the top 10 funniest moments of Trump’s second term so far.
1. “That was not a pleasant day for you”
During a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office in June, Merz noted that the world was approaching the anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces stormed beaches in Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, and began the final march to freeing Europe from Nazi tyranny.
“That was not a pleasant day for you,” Trump responded as a wry smile crept across his face. Even the liberal journalists in the room could hardly keep it together, as some snickering can be heard in the background on the tape.
2. “Everything’s computer!”
Back in March, Tesla CEO Elon Musk rolled some of his company’s electric vehicles onto the White House South Lawn for President Trump, who was in the market for a new car. After perusing the various models, the President purchased a cherry red Model S Plaid – a show of support for Musk as a “great patriot” after leftists had been targeting Tesla dealerships with vandalism and even firebombings.
While the image of Trump and Musk sitting in the car together was enough to break the internet, the real viral moment came as Trump gazed at the futuristic display panel in the car.
“Wow, that’s beautiful… everything’s computer!” the President declared.
Even leftists online had to admit it was hilarious. “Unfortunately ‘wow… everything’s computer’ will probably be entering my lexicon now” one X user with the name “CEO of Antifa” commented. “‘Everything’s computer’ is, unfortunately, going to be a classic,” another remarked.
That was just the start of the flood of memes that saturated social media – yet another example of Trump’s ubiquitous cultural relevance.
3. “Well, they didn’t die of COVID”
In June, following Israeli strikes on Iran, President Trump told CNN’s Dana Bash that Iran’s hardline negotiators that had been threatening broader conflict in the Middle East were dead.
“Does that mean Israel got them?” Bash asked.
“Well, they didn’t die of COVID,” Trump retorted. Another classic one-liner that the journalists in the room couldn’t help but chuckle at.
4. “I thought they died”
Trump’s most famous and hilarious jabs by far throughout his political career have been with corporate media journalists trying to trap him with “gotcha” questions. A reporter with HuffPost made another run at Trump on Air Force One in February and was predictably humiliated.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about and neither do you. Who are you with?” Trump said after the reporter asked him a convoluted question mischaracterizing a statement from Vice President JD Vance.
“HuffPost, sir,” the reporter responded.
“Oh, no wonder,” Trump scoffed. “I thought they died. Are they still around? I haven’t read them in years, I thought they died.”
Indeed, HuffPost and parent company BuzzFeed News have faced serious financial struggles in recent years and laid off dozens of staff. Perhaps they might try asking some honest questions to regain their readers’ trust and not get embarrassed by Trump.
5. “Get yourself a real job”
In May, as Trump was engaged in high-stakes negotiations on Capitol Hill over his “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a reporter from “News of the United States” (NOTUS), a small digital outlet, attempted to stir the pot by suggesting that Republican Rep. Andy Harris said Trump “didn’t adequately convince enough people to vote for the bill.”
“Well why don’t we see how the vote goes,” Trump responded before again asking, “who do you work for?”
“NOTUS,” the reporter responded.
“I don’t even know what the hell that is,” Trump retorted, throwing up his hands in exasperation. “Get yourself a real job.”
The remark elicited plenty of pearl-clutching and performative outrage from the pundit class, but was another hit with normal Americans exhausted by the glaring left-wing animus of most journalists.
6. “Daddy, you’re my daddy”
During a NATO Summit in the Netherlands in June, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte raised eyebrows when he referred to Trump as “daddy” in a bilateral meeting with the U.S. President.
“You know, they fight like hell. You can’t stop them,” Trump said in reference to Iran and Israel. “Let them fight for about two-three minutes, then it’s easy to stop them.”
“Daddy has to sometimes use strong language to get them to stop,” Rutte interjected, prompting buzz among the journalists present.
Later, a Sky News reporter asked Trump about the remark, specifically questioning if he views his NATO allies as children.
“No, I think he likes me,” Trump responded. “If he doesn’t, I’ll let you know. I’ll come back and hit him hard. He said it very affectionately. ‘Daddy, you’re my daddy.’”
It was undoubtedly the most jaw-dropping and viral moment at a NATO meeting in history – and another instance where Trump elicited reluctant smirks from the journalists present.
7. “I think she’s nice, but she’s very low IQ”
One of Trump’s best qualities is his propensity to say what we are all thinking – whether it’s politically correct or not.
In July, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), famous for her expletive-laden rants, called Trump a “piece of sh*t.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, long a vehement critic of the President, had also been blasting Trump with her usual insults.
When a reporter asked Trump about the outbursts just before he boarded Marine One, the President delivered a hysterical response.
“AOC – look, I think she’s very nice but she’s very low IQ and we really don’t need low IQ,” Trump said. “Between her and Crockett, we’re going to give them both an IQ test to see who comes out best.”
8. “Just taking a little walk”
In yet another viral moment that had social media in stitches, President Trump was spotted on the roof of the White House in August above the Press Briefing Room to inspect potential future construction projects.
A mob of reporters quickly gathered underneath him and began shouting questions up at him. “Mr. President, what are you doing up there?” one asked.
“Just taking a little walk,” Trump shouted back. “Just more ways to spend my money for the country.”
“What are you trying to build?” someone else asked.
“Nuclear missiles,” Trump jokingly responded, while making the gesture of a rocket launching.
9. “I don’t want you to be comfortable”
Construction began this month on a new “big, beautiful ballroom” planned for the East Wing of the White House, financed entirely by Trump himself. When Trump made the announcement in August, the media were predictably incredulous and took the opportunity to plead with Trump for a new briefing room.
“Could we build a big beautiful briefing room?” one reporter asked the President.
“No. I don’t want to do that,” Trump responded with a half-smile on his face. “I don’t want you to be comfortable. I don’t want to make life more comfortable.”
To their credit, the journalists in the room got the humor and roared with laughter, along with the rest of the country who hasn’t lost the ability to take a joke.
10. Joe Biden’s autopen cameo
Late last month, the White House introduced a “presidential walk of fame” along the West Colonnade featuring photos of every U.S. president. But instead of a photo of Joe Biden, Trump used an image of the autopen signing Biden’s name – a hilarious reference to the autopen scandal that rocked Washington earlier this year.
It was undoubtedly funny – but also a poignant reminder of just how much the American people were lied to by the previous administration.
There will undoubtedly be many more humorous moments throughout the rest of Trump’s term, and AMAC Newsline will be here to cover them all.
In the meantime, you can also check out Part I and Part II of our “Top Ten Times Team Trump Has Owned the Media” series.
Shane Harris is the Editor in Chief of AMAC Newsline. You can follow him on X @shaneharris513.
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