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Donald Trump had a moment that left social media side-eyeing his knowledge of U.S. history. While discussing a major Supreme Court win regarding birthright citizenship this week, the President fumbled his words, saying the Civil War ended in 1869 or whatever. The comment came at the same briefing where he casually dropped that hed absolutely consider bombing Iran again.
But you take that exact day, thats when the case was filed, and the case ended shortly thereafter. This had to do with the babies of slaves. Very, very obviously, and I think were going to win.
People on social media had A LOT to say. Some argued that the President of the United States should be familiar with the country’s history. Others gave him the benefit of the doubt, deeming it an innocent mistake. Peep some of the comments left under this X post below…
@RabbitsCrypto commented, “Even me as an European know the exact date. April 9th, 1865”
@ChetterHub wrote, “When the sitting president treats the Civil War like a pop quiz he forgot to study for, its not just embarrassing, its dangerous.”
@Nando571707 wrote, “I’m curious to see how long the American people will continue to put up with this circus. Unbelievable, this bunch”
@PU239WarmingHut wrote, “Id bet less than 10% of your followers knew it was 1866.”
@HowanykRandy wrote, “You would think his Chief of Staff Wiles would coach him a little bit before he spoke.”
@brichaman wrote, “The constant ‘I have no idea what Im talking about but if I turn and look at one of my cronies and they nod yes I must be correct’ is exhausting and embarrassing.”
@TilloJames27 wrote, “It ended in 1865. Are you actually trying to call him stupid because he couldnt recall the exact year off the top of his head?”
@thefootdaddy wrote, “This is what happens when you dont stick to the script your staff have given you. The leader of the country doesnt even know its own history. No wonder its crumbling to s**t.”
The Supreme Court handed him a 6-3 victory, limiting lower courts power to issue nationwide injunctions that block his policies. This means his executive order to end automatic birthright citizenship can partially take effect in 30 days, although legal challenges are still pending.
Trump was clearly ecstatic about the news, calling it a monumental victory for the Constitution, the separation of powers, and the rule of law.
Additionally, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the birthright citizenship issue will be decided in October by the Supreme Court, although no case is currently confirmed on the docket. Meanwhile, Justice Sonia Sotomayor clapped back in her dissent, calling the decision an open invitation for the government to bypass the Constitution.
As if the history flub wasnt enough to spark online chatter, Trump had also raised eyebrows when he switched gears to Iran. After recent U.S. strikes on Irans nuclear sites, he told reporters hed absolutely consider bombing the country again if their uranium enrichment escalated. He claimed Irans facilities were beat to hell and urged their leader to concede defeat. This follows a failed Senate vote to limit his war powers, leaving some lawmakers heated about his unchecked moves. See the clip below:
