Donald Trump branded 'dumbest President ever' after stunning six-word geography blunder
Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, has been branded the 'dumbest' of them all following comments about the Congo and a recent deal with the country
Ewan Gleadow Social News Reporter
05:53 ET, 18 Apr 2025Updated 05:41 ET, 21 Jun 2025
 Trump has been branded the 'dumbest' president in history (file)
Donald Trump has been labelled the "dumbest President ever" after his six-word comment about the Congo. This comes before Donald Trump was slammed for showing 'assassination trading cards' to kids at White House event.
Those who watched a speech yesterday (Thursday, April 17) by the 45th President of the United States from the Oval Office were stunned by his comments, which comes as the US and the Congo are said to be attempting to strike a deal. Meanwhile, more scandal reached the White House as Trump's VP JD Vance has been accused of "killing" the Pope and even came under fire for his disgusting behavior at the Pope's funeral.
Insiders say the agreement over minerals from the central African nation is close to being agreed upon, though the President did not appear to know much about the Congo given his six-word statement on the deal. A "minerals agreement" was commented on by US senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos, following a meeting with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa.
The post to X reads: "WTF. In an unbelievable showing of stupidity, Donald Trump admits he doesn’t know where the Congo in Africa is: 'many people come from the Congo. I don’t know what that is.' He is the dumbest president we ever had."
Some were not surprised by Trump's lack of knowledge on the Congo, with one writing: "I'm not surprised." Another fumed: "Trump’s cluelessness about the Congo is a new low, geography matters when you’re leading a nation.
"This isn’t just ignorance; it’s a dangerous blind spot for someone who once held the nuclear codes. We deserve better than a president who can’t find Africa on a map."
Another tried to defend Trump, adding: "He’s not even saying that he doesn’t know where it is. He’s saying he doesn’t know 'what' that is."
Others, however, were more forgiving of the US president and heralded his honesty. They wrote: "He's the most honest President we've ever had."
Trump's comments on the Congo come as Erik Prince, a supporter of the President, says he has agreed to help the Congo with its plan to secure and tax its mineral wealth.
Though plans are in the works for the US and the Congo to work together on securing the minerals, it has not been made clear how the Trump administration will help.
Mr Boulos, who is Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, suggested US firms could be involved in the deal and would be part of the "path forward" for developing the minerals.
He said: "You have heard about a minerals agreement. We have reviewed the Congo's proposal. I am happy to announce that the president and I have agreed on a path forward for its development. Rest assured, American companies are operating transparently and will stimulate local economies."
Congolese lawmakers have since said it is "essential" for the Congo and United States to work together when it comes to bringing about peace efforts. |
