US President Donald Trump
Trump 2025 world tour: A year of "attractive" men and "tiny crowns"
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Whether you love him or hate him, Donald Trump is undoubtedly unafraid to speak his mind even if it means getting ridiculed mercilessly by the internet for the 500th time. From the invention of "covfefe" (still waiting on that translation, by the way) to the claim that "you can't be too greedy", there’s truly no shortage of comedy gold that leaves the US President’s mouth.
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s clear that the 47th President hasn't lost his touch for turning global diplomacy into a high-stakes reality show. So, we’ve rounded up the weirdest, wildest, and most "Trump" moments of the year.
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"Attractive, tough guy"
Trump made the comment about Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa in mid‑May 2025, shortly after lifting broad U.S. sanctions on Syria. He said it to reporters on Air Force One while en route during a trip that included a meeting with al‑Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit. Trump described al‑Sharaa as a “young, attractive guy, tough guy” with a “very strong past” after a first encounter between the two leaders.
"So-MAAHL-ya!"
Throughout the December 2025 rally circuit, Trump continued his tradition of "musical geography". During a rally in Pennsylvania on December 9, he mocked the country of Somalia by turning the name into a dramatic, three-syllable operatic performance. Trump criticized “third world” nations, calling countries like Somalia, “filthy” and “ridden with crime,” while suggesting the US should prioritize migrants from Scandinavia.
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“Something floating on my head that looked like a tiny crown”
On October 14, 2025, Trump’s primary feud wasn’t with a foreign power, but with the lighting department at Time Magazine. Despite the magazine running a story on his Middle East peace deals, the President was furious about the cover photo. He took to social media to complain that they had "disappeared" his hair and replaced it with a strange glare. "They had something floating on top of my head that looked like a floating crown, but an extremely small one. Really weird!" he posted. Because in Trump’s world, a Nobel-worthy peace treaty is secondary to the tragedy of a "super bad picture" from an underneath angle.
“Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas”
Trump made the remark in late 2025 during comments aimed at political opponents and critics. He said it publicly during a holiday-themed address amid rising tensions and controversy.
“Gaza could be the Riviera of the Middle East”
In February 2025, Trump unveiled a peace plan that looked suspiciously like a real estate brochure. He shared surreal, AI-generated visuals of Gaza reimagined as a glamorous resort destination, complete with luxury high-rise hotels and, golden statues. During a press appearance on February 4, 2025, he doubled down, suggesting that Gaza has "the most beautiful water" and could be "better than Monaco". The surreal tone of the visuals made international headlines, proving that for Trump, there is no conflict that can’t be solved with a 5-star hotel and some gold leaf.
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“I should have won a Nobel Peace Prize by now”
In late December 2025, during a luncheon at Mar-a-Lago, the President was caught on a "hot mic" expressing his deep-seated frustration with the Nobel Committee.
As reported by The Daily Beast, Trump was heard complaining to Prime Minister Netanyahu that his efforts were being ignored. "Do I get credit for it? No", he was heard muttering, claiming he had "saved the world" from multiple wars.
He lamented that the prize is often given to people who "don't even know what they’re doing," solidifying his status as the only man who can make the Nobel Peace Prize sound like a high school popularity contest.
“We’re going to knock the hell out of them”
On Dec. 29, 2025, during a press briefing regarding reports of Iran’s missile program, Trump skipped the diplomatic jargon for something straight out of an 80s action flick. He promised to "knock the hell" out of Iran if they moved forward, a phrase noted for its blunt, cinematic language.
This aggressive stance was often paired with his new, oddly formal sign-off that appeared across his official communications throughout the year: "Thanks for your interest in this matter."
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