Trump calls U.S. "fat, dumb, foolish country" in interview

During a recent Fox News interview, President Donald Trump made a controversial comment, referring to the United States as the "fat, dumb, foolish country" that has been taken advantage of by other nations. His remarks sparked quick reactions on social media, where critics used the phrase "he would know" to mock him. In the interview with Laura Ingraham, Trump discussed his plans to impose tariffs starting April 2, claiming that "China will pay and other countries will pay." He expressed frustration at how the U.S. has been treated by both allies and adversaries, citing NATO as an example. Experts caution that his proposed tariffs could hurt American consumers and businesses. They warn that these tariffs may raise costs and hurt the economy overall, especially for industries dependent on imports and those facing retaliatory tariffs. Critics focused on Trump's description of the U.S. as "fat, dumb, and foolish." TJ Adams-Falconer, a former advisor to Barack Obama, pointed out the irony by saying, "he would know." Other commentators on social media suggested that Trump was projecting his own traits onto the country, pointing to psychological explanations for his remarks.