Six-word gaffe leaves Trump facing ridicule

Donald Trump has come under fire after being called the “dumbest president ever” in the wake of a public admission that exposed a notable gap in his understanding.
During an Oval Office address, the former president’s six-word comment regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo left many observers in disbelief, especially as it coincided with reports of the US and Congo nearing a minerals agreement.
Erik Prince, the former Blackwater CEO and Trump associate, is reportedly involved in helping Congo manage and tax its mineral wealth, a sector crucial to global supply chains as the country holds over 70% of the world’s cobalt and vast reserves of copper, gold, lithium, and uranium.
The controversy escalated when a post on X quoted Trump as saying, “many people come from the Congo,” followed by, “I don’t know what that is,” prompting users to agree with the harsh label.
While some social media users expressed disappointment, with one stating, “Trump’s cluelessness about the Congo is a new low, geography matters when you’re leading a nation,” others defended him, suggesting he was referring to the nature of the deal rather than the country itself, and even praised his honesty.
This incident has unfolded as the US explores a minerals-for-military-support agreement with Congo, aiming to counter China’s dominance in the region and secure access to critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries and advanced defense systems, with the US State Department confirming ongoing talks and both governments seeking a transparent partnership that could boost American investment and stimulate local economies.
Massad Boulos, a senior advisor and Trump family member by marriage, has highlighted the potential for American companies to play a significant role in Congo’s resource development, stating, “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 officials have also emphasized the importance of US-Congo collaboration for peace and economic growth, while the situation remains complex due to ongoing conflict in mineral-rich regions and the strategic rivalry with China, whose investments have long dominated the sector.