Fact Check: Trump's 'Dumbest Voters' Quote In People Mag? [FALSE]
Did Donald Trump really believe Republicans were the easiest to sway? A persistent meme claims that back in 1998, Donald Trump, in a supposed interview with People Magazine, declared that Republicans were "the dumbest group of voters in the country." This alleged quote has circulated widely, igniting controversy and fueling debate about Trump's views on the Republican electorate.
The supposed quote, often accompanied by an image of a younger Trump, states: "If I were to run, I’d run as a Republican. They’re the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything on Fox News. I could lie and they’d still eat it up. I bet my numbers would be terrific." This inflammatory statement, if true, would offer a remarkable insight into Trump's strategic thinking and his perception of the Republican base. The meme has resurfaced repeatedly, especially during election cycles and periods of heightened political tension.
| Donald Trump: Biographical and Professional Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Donald John Trump |
| Date of Birth | June 14, 1946 |
| Place of Birth | Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Education | B.S. Economics, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (1968) |
| Career | Real Estate Developer, Businessman, Television Personality, 45th President of the United States (2017-2021) |
| Father | Fred Trump (Real Estate Developer) |
| Mother | Mary Anne MacLeod Trump |
| Spouses | Ivana Trump (m. 1977; div. 1992) Marla Maples (m. 1993; div. 1999) Melania Trump (m. 2005) |
| Children | Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump, Barron Trump |
| Business Ventures | Trump Organization (Real Estate, Hotels, Golf Courses), Trump Entertainment Resorts (Casinos) |
| Television | "The Apprentice" (NBC) |
| Political Party | Republican |
| Presidency | 45th President of the United States (2017-2021) |
| Official Website | donaldjtrump.com |
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