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Donald Trump Mocked For Seemingly Not Knowing When Civil War Ended

This is embarrassing

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— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 27, 2025

The Civil War ended in 1865. Trump guessed 1869 while speaking about constitutional law. And the internet was not gentle about it.

“This isn’t some trivial gaffe,” one user posted. “It’s a president of the United States mangling basic American history while trying to push a dangerous, unconstitutional agenda on birthright citizenship.”

Others took it further: “There’s just no way he could pass a 5th grade history test.” And another added, “This moron has no clue about American history!”

The quote even sparked citizenship jokes — with people pointing out that immigrants are required to know more about U.S. history than the president does.

“The US President couldn’t pass the citizenship test,” one user wrote. Another joked, “Those are things that you need to know if you want to pass an immigration test.”

Below are more reactions from people calling him a moron and mocking his grasp of history.

What made it even more awkward was that Trump brought up the Civil War while trying to argue against birthright citizenship. That right is protected under the 14th Amendment, which was passed in 1868. Although he was close to the amendment date, his reference to the Civil War made no sense and completely missed the point.

The backlash came quickly, especially since Trump has already been under fire for trying to end automatic citizenship for babies born in the United States to undocumented parents or foreign visitors.

Many people say this push is dangerous, and now it is being defended using the wrong facts.

For someone who wants to change how citizenship works, Trump might need to revisit and learn how it all began.

To most people watching, this was not just a small mistake. It was a clear indication that the president does not understand the country’s history, which he is attempting to rewrite.

Featured image via Screengrab

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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