Donald Trump Admits His Bizarre Tariff Joke Landed Him in Trouble

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00:00President Donald Trump admitted he had gotten in trouble after joking that his favorite word

00:03was tariff, instead of words like wife or family, during a speech in Georgia. The comment came as

00:09Trump addressed industry leaders on the economy during a visit aimed at boosting Republican

00:13political standing ahead of the midterm elections. While he was expected to discuss economic issues

00:18and affordability, he went off on several tangents during his remarks. At one point,

00:22Trump told the audience that he once said his favorite word in the dictionary was

00:26tariff, and that the statement drew criticism. He referenced members of the press at the event,

00:31saying he got in trouble after people questioned why he would choose tariff over words like family,

00:36God, wife, or children. He then added that he clarified it was actually his fifth favorite word,

00:42laughing awkwardly before moving on quickly. According to the report, the joke was followed

00:47by a long pause from the crowd rather than applause. The moment drew attention online,

00:52with social media users noting the awkward delivery and pointing out that Trump had made

00:56a similar remark just over a week earlier. Some commenters questioned the wording of the

01:00statement, while others reacted with confusion over the joke. Others said they were more offended

01:04than amused by the comment. The Wall Street Journal editorial board had recently reported that nearly

01:0990 percent of the economic burden of tariffs fell on U.S. firms and consumers. Trump's Georgia visit

01:16took place at a politically significant time as the state's 14th congressional district prepares to elect a

01:21new House representative following the resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene in January. White House

01:26Press Secretary Caroline Levitt told reporters that the president's trip to Georgia would focus on

01:30the economy and highlight efforts to make life more affordable for working people, while also helping

01:36strengthen Republican support ahead of the high-stakes midterm elections. Earlier in the day, the

01:42president also hosted the inaugural Board of Peace meeting and announced that multiple members had

01:46pledged a combined $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package, alongside agreements from five countries

01:51to deploy troops for an international stabilization force. Share your thoughts in the comments and do

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