Gaffes and Donald Trump go hand in hand, and his most recent one has the internet in stitches.
Donald Trump made a significant geographical error in passing on Monday while discussing crime in Washington, D.C., with reporters. I’m going to see Putin, you know. “On Friday, I’m heading to Russia,” he declared. I dislike being up here discussing how dangerous, filthy, and repulsive this once-beautiful capital was.
One minor issue: Vladimir Putin’s gathering isn’t even in Russia. It’s in Alaska.
Trump: I will visit Putin. On Friday, I’m traveling to Russia.
On Friday, Trump will travel to Alaska, which has not been a part of Russia since 1867.image.twitter.com/3tx74GzhVt
August 11, 2025, The Bulwark (@BulwarkOnline)
Days before Trump and the Russian leader are scheduled to meet to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, the blunder occurred. When questioned about the error, the White House made a joke about Trump’s derangement syndrome rather than owning up to the error.
However, folks weren’t holding back while they were online. Some joked that Trump might have more ambitious ideas, such as returning Alaska to Russia, while others made sarcastic remarks. The so-called president of the United States believes that Alaska is in Russia, according to one comment. What a constant source of shame! One user responded to this comment by saying, “He probably forgot he hadn’t given Russia Alaska yet.”
Naturally, X wasn’t so understanding as to overlook the error with a few remarks.More responses from online users flooded in. “Completely effing gone,” wrote another. Is it possible that a chairman of the Fortune 500 would say something like this without feeling relieved before he tumbled off the podium? Did this dementia-stricken idiot already sell Alaska to his friend Putin? wrote another. Whoa, that was direct and audacious.
Some responses have described the consequences and the amount of heat that would have resulted from Biden making the same error. According to one commenter, Fox News would have cut to a seven-hour commercial-free meltdown if Biden had mistaken Alaska for Russia. Before lunch, Republican lawmakers would be demanding the 25th Amendment and Trump’s Truth SLEEPY JOE GIVING AWAY OUR GREAT STATE OF ALASKA would take up the entire social media feed! However, they claim it was smart diplomacy when Trump did it.
Is there a possibility that Fox News could persuade #DementiaDonold to at least bring his own interpreter?
August 11, 2025, Amb. Thwack Vaxxed & Masked (@AmbassadorThwa1)
In fact, some users are certain that he is handing Alaska Russia. Another comment raised concerns about the same thing. “So is he planning to give Alaska to Russia now?” they read. In response to this assertion, one user wrote, “He always lets his plans slip.”
Trump will once more be owned by Putin!NqEOFVratN pic.twitter.com/
August 11, 2025 Laurie (@Laurieluvsmolly)
This terrible error is currently trending on the internet. One thing is certain: X was prepared with the memes and appropriate responses, regardless of whether it was a real mix-up or a mistake that revealed more than he intended!