What Does Trumplies Mean?
The Quick Answer
"Trumplies" is a slang term referring to false or misleading statements associated with US President Donald Trump.More Details
US President Donald Trump's presidency, political career, personal life and business dealings have been marked by widespread accusations of dishonesty, giving rise to the term "Trumplies"—a combination of "Trump" and "lies." This term is used by critics to describe his alleged use of misinformation, exaggeration, and outright falsehoods to shape public perception and political narratives. Fact-checking organizations like PolitiFact and The Washington Post have documented thousands of false or misleading claims made by Trump during his time in office and beyond. According to such sources, some of Trump's most mendacious lies include:- The 2020 Election Was Stolen – Despite multiple recounts, audits, and court rulings affirming Joe Biden's victory, Trump repeatedly claimed the election was rigged, fueling the January 6 Capitol riot and undermining faith in US democracy.
- COVID-19 Wasn't a Serious Threat – Trump downplayed the pandemic, claiming it would "disappear like a miracle" while privately acknowledging its severity, as revealed in Bob Woodward's book Rage.
- Obama Wasn't Born in the US – Trump spearheaded the "birther" conspiracy, falsely asserting Barack Obama wasn't a natural-born citizen, despite official documentation proving otherwise.
On a Lighter Note
Here's a joke about Trumplies. Let us know if you have any more.- What's the difference between Trumplies and everyone else's lies?
- Everyone else's lies can get them into trouble, Trumplies get everyone else into trouble.
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Trumplies refers to the President's alleged use of misinformation.
Summary of Key Points
| TRUMPLIES | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Donald Trump's False and Misleading Statements |
| Type: | Word |
| Guessability: |  1: Easy to guess |
| Typical Users: |  Adults |
An Academic Look at Trumplies
As it is formed by merging two words into one, Trumplies is a portmanteau word. It is a combination of the words "Trump" and "lies". The word portmanteau originates from the French word for a large suitcase, made up of a blend of "porter" (to carry) and "manteau" (a cloak).
Example of Trumplies Used in a Text
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