Donald Trump Says He Invented a New Word — And It’s Raising Eyebrows
Donald Trump is no stranger to making headlines with bold claims. From “fixing” the economy to declaring himself the master of words, the former President always has a flair for the dramatic.
But his latest proclamation might just top them all.
Trump’s Big Move on Drug Prices
At a recent White House press conference, Trump unveiled an ambitious plan to slash prescription drug prices in the U.S. by up to 80%. Standing in the Oval Office, he hailed the move as “one of the most consequential executive actions in U.S. history,” vowing to bring prices closer to what patients pay in Europe.
“The rest of the world is going to have to pay a bit more, and America’s going to pay a lot less,” Trump declared. “Again, because it is a smaller population than when you think of the whole world.”
But it wasn’t the numbers that had people talking — it was what came next.
Cue the Vocabulary Lesson
Mid-speech, Trump dropped what he claimed was a brand-new word of his own invention, leaving audiences baffled and sparking a wave of reactions online. Social media lit up, with users scrambling to confirm whether the term was real — or just another Trump original.
Donald Trump Says He Invented the Word “Equalizing” — Internet Responds Accordingly
Donald Trump is no stranger to headline-worthy claims. From taking credit for the economy to proclaiming himself a wordsmith, the former President always has a bold declaration at the ready.
But his latest remark? It’s one for the history books — or, perhaps more accurately, the dictionary.
Trump’s Big Pitch on Drug Prices
At a recent White House press conference, Trump unveiled his administration’s plan to slash U.S. prescription drug prices by up to 80%, aiming to bring American costs in line with Europe.
Calling it “one of the most consequential executive actions in U.S. history,” Trump claimed pharmaceutical companies would be required to lower prices for American patients.
“The rest of the world is going to have to pay a bit more, and America’s going to pay a lot less,” he declared. “Again, because it is a smaller population than when you think of the whole world.”
Then came the moment that had viewers pausing — and Googling.
“It’s a New Word That I Came Up With”
“So basically what we are doing is equalizing,” Trump said confidently. “It’s a new word that I came up with, which I think is probably the best word. We’re gonna equalize. We’re all gonna pay the same. We’re gonna pay what Europe’s gonna pay.”
Hold up.
Did Donald Trump just claim he invented the word “equalizing”?
Spoiler Alert: He Did Not
According to, well, history, the word “equalize” has been around for centuries — literally.
Tech and language enthusiast Farrukh Younus took to TikTok to provide a quick etymology lesson:
“President Trump says he came up with a new word: equalise. Meanwhile back in reality, the word ‘equalise’ was first recorded in English in the late 15th century, around circa 1480–1500.”
He even broke it down for viewers:
- Latin root: aequalis = equal
- Late Latin: aequalizare = to make equal
- English adoption: circa 1480–1500 as equalise
Oh, and for those wondering, Merriam-Webster confirms “equalizing” was already in use by 1559 — and no, Trump isn’t that old.
Cue the Internet Roast
Naturally, social media couldn’t let this one slide.
“I’m sure I’d heard that ‘equalise’ word before?!”
Another user leaned into some ‘80s nostalgia:
“There was a TV show in the 80s named The Equalizer. Did he invent the word in 1983 and is just reminiscing?”
And in true Trump fashion, this isn’t the first time he’s aimed for linguistic greatness. Not long ago, he joked about becoming the next Pope — and posted an AI-generated image of himself in full papal robes. While he later denied making the image, it somehow ended up on his official social media accounts.
Final Word?
Will Donald Trump one day be credited for “inventing” equalizing? Unlikely.
But in a political landscape where stranger things have happened — never say never.