JUST IN: Trump’s Oval Office Comment Sparks Widespread Social Media Reactions

JUST IN: Trump’s Oval Office Comment Sparks Widespread Social Media Reactions

Former President Donald Trump became the subject of online mockery this week after a remark he made in the Oval Office quickly went viral. While addressing reporters on Wednesday about his controversial tariff policy, Trump attempted to shift blame for economic instability to previous administrations.

During the exchange, he posed a rhetorical question: “How do you get to be president and you’re stupid?”—a comment that critics quickly turned against him.

Clips of the remark circulated widely on social media, with users calling out the unintended irony. One post read, “We’ve been wondering this since 2016, Donald,” while others simply stated, “He answered his own question.” The moment sparked a wave of sarcastic responses, humor, and memes across platforms.

Though Trump aimed to defend his handling of tariffs—particularly the recent imposition of a 125% rate on Chinese imports—the offhand comment has overshadowed the message, drawing more attention to public sentiment and opposition than policy specifics.

The incident adds to an ongoing pattern of viral moments that continue to fuel political debate and public scrutiny as Trump remains a central figure in national discourse.