US President Donald Trump made an unexpected statement while talking to journalists, which immediately divided public opinion into two camps. The head of the White House stated that he has already "won" the elections three times and intends to do it for the fourth time.
Dinner with the press: from tragedy to jokes
The event unfolded within the framework of a traditional dinner with representatives of the media, which this time passed without incidents. This event became particularly noticeable against the backdrop of the fact that a few months ago, a similar meeting was disrupted by an armed man who broke through the cordon and opened fire. This time the atmosphere was more relaxed: Trump joked a lot, and his statement about a new term, in the opinion of many observers, sounded precisely in such a context.
"Exclusive" to boost ratings
Addressing the audience, Trump began with an ironic remark that the press does not worry him much, but he wants to help journalists raise their own ratings. It was in this vein that he announced his "intention" to run for a fourth term, calling it a kind of exclusive.
"Indeed, I am going to do it and will soon make an official statement," the president added. However, immediately followed by a phrase that made people doubt the seriousness of the intentions: "Although, to be honest, I think it has already been said. I won three times, and now I'm going to do it again".
Facts versus rhetoric
It is important to recall the factual chronology: Donald Trump held the office of president twice — in 2016 and 2024. In 2020, he lost the election, although he repeatedly claimed that the result was falsified. Thus, his statement about three victories does not correspond to official data, but fits perfectly into his usual rhetorical manner.
For now, the question remains open: was it just a joke to lift the mood or a hint at possible future political maneuvers. One thing is clear — Trump continues to hold the attention of the world community, even when talking about something that seems impossible.
