Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 2, 2025
Snakes are fast but alligators — we’re going to teach them how to run away from an alligator. … Don’t run in a straight line, run like this.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump joked about teaching immigrants how to escape alligators during his visit to the detention facility.

Share & report

More from Donald Trump

Apr 3, 2026

They can do it on a state basis. You can't do it on a federal.

npr.org
Apr 3, 2026

We’ve done all of it. Their navy is gone. Their air force is gone. Their missiles are just about used up or beaten.

abcnews.com
Apr 3, 2026

The military is building a big complex under the ballroom, which has come out recently because of a stupid lawsuit that was filed.

npr.org
Apr 3, 2026

They'll be able to fend for themselves

npr.org

Other voices in this conversation