People Seriously Can't Believe Trump's Latest Statement About No Elections In 2028

On Monday, Donald Trump met with several European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and made some remarks that left the internet saying, “WTF.”

Two men standing together beside large flags, wearing suits. One gestures supportively with his arm on the other’s shoulder — Alex Wong / Getty Images
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When asked if he was open to holding an election once peace is achieved, Zelenskyy replied, “Yes, of course.” He explained there aren’t elections during wartime as they’re focused on security, but the goal is “truth everywhere, in the battlefield, in the sky, in the sea,” so people can resume democratic, legal elections.

Man seated, speaking with emphasis. Text: "We need truth everywhere: in the battlefield, in the sky, in the sea." Ornate background

Trump interrupted the Ukrainian leader to confirm the bit about no elections during wartime.

Two men sit in an ornate room. One says, "So, you're saying during the war, you can't have elections."

“Three and a half years from now, if we happen to be in a war with somebody, no more elections,” he said.

Two men sit in a formal room. One speaks, his gesture open. Text beside him reads: "Three and a half years from now, if we happen to be in a war..."

“Oh, that’s good,” he concluded. Good for who???

Person sitting in a formal setting, wearing a suit and tie, with the caption "Oh, that's good." visible in the image

I really don’t like this little smile at the end.

A person in a suit and red tie sits in an ornate room with gold decorations, smiling during a conversation

Notably, this happened on the same day Trump made headlines for showing off his “Trump 2028” and “4 more years” merch.

A man in a suit shows a collection of hats on shelves to three other men in a formal room

Obviously, people had a lot to say about this:

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“A sitting US President ‘jokes’ about manufacturing a war to stop democracy and stay in power. Crazy how this shit is not a MUCH bigger deal and will instead be forgotten or dismissed,” one X (formerly Twitter) user wrote.

Tweet criticizing a sitting US President for joking about manufacturing a war to maintain power; expresses concern about lack of attention to the issue

Another person said, “You can practically see the dim little lightbulb flicker on above his head. ‘Wait a second… if my country is in a war… I don’t have to leave the White House… EVER?! THAT’S GOOD!’ It’s the giddy, amoral excitement of a child who has just discovered a brand new and fantastic way to cheat at the game. Except the game is the Constitution of the United States.”

Tweet humorously criticizes a hypothetical scenario where a leader is excited about avoiding White House visits due to a war, likening it to game cheating

“It’s not funny…. Cause you know DAMN well it has already crossed his mind, that to me is scary!!! YOU’RE NOT FUNNY TRUMP!!!!”

Tweet expressing concern about actions related to Trump, stating "It's not funny" and calling Trump "not funny."

“Democrats need to step up and meet this loser and loser gop party where they are at! Ethics are no longer a part of the Republican party and everyone needs to realize that.”