President Donald Trump has sparked widespread reaction on social media after making two notable statements within days of each other. First, he told attendees at a private gala that “smart people don’t like me,” and then, in a separate video discussing drug pricing, he declared that “we’ve got a lot of stupid people in this country running things.”
The first comment came during a Hope Through Education gala at Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey golf club on September 13. Video footage shared by Republican strategist Nicole Kiprilov showed Trump saying, “Smart people don’t like me, you know? And they don’t like what we talk about.” The crowd could be heard chuckling at the remark, which Trump made while discussing Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
However, according to Kiprilov, who recorded the video, Trump was actually quoting someone else’s conversation rather than making a statement about himself. She clarified that “this was a comment about a conversation the President was quoting, from a conversation with someone else, not a comment that the President was making about himself.” Despite this clarification, the video went viral across social media platforms, with many users interpreting it as Trump’s own admission.
Context behind the viral moments
The second statement came in a video where Trump criticized drug pricing policies, specifically mentioning expensive weight-loss medications. “We’re subsidizing the rest of the world stupidly because we’re a lot of stupid people in country running things,” Trump said while discussing how Americans pay significantly more for medications compared to other countries like the UK.
Trump: "We've got a lot of stupid people in this country running things." pic.twitter.com/fDsNF9LgGl
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 22, 2025
Social media users quickly connected the two statements, suggesting that Trump had inadvertently called himself stupid. Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett responded to the “smart people” comment by writing on X, “I agree! Soooo does MAGA know what this means he thinks of them?” Several Twitter users shared similar reactions, with one posting, “Maybe the truest thing he’s ever said.” This pattern reflects Trump’s history of making controversial statements that often generate significant media attention.
I agree! Soooo does MAGA know what this means he thinks of them
— Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS) September 14, 2025? https://t.co/7kuDcaZEiX
The comments come during a period of intense political activity for Trump, who has been making various public appearances and statements. The Charlie Kirk assassination, which Trump referenced during his Bedminster remarks, has become a significant political talking point. Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
The viral nature of these comments highlights how Trump’s informal speaking style continues to generate headlines and social media discussion. While supporters often praise his direct communication approach, critics frequently point to such moments as examples of unfiltered remarks that may not reflect careful consideration of their implications. This latest incident is part of Trump’s ongoing pattern of divisive political messaging that has become a hallmark of his political career.
