An awkward moment unfolded during a NewsNation Town Hall when former President Donald Trump was met with laughter from the audience after making an odd claim while reflecting on his presidency.
Marking his first 100 days back in office as the 47th president on April 29, Trump commemorated the milestone with public appearances, media interviews, and a Truth Social post declaring it “100 very special days.”
As part of the celebration, Trump called into a live Town Hall hosted by Chris Cuomo, featuring panelists such as Bill O’Reilly, Stephen A. Smith, and a mix of Democratic and Republican strategists.
While discussing policies like the imposition of heavy tariffs, Trump claimed multiple countries were calling the U.S. “morning, noon, and night” in hopes of securing new trade deals. But when asked to name the biggest mistake of his current term, Trump appeared caught off guard—prompting audible laughter from the audience as he struggled to deliver a coherent answer.
Trump stood by his decisions as he spoke about his first 100 days (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Footage from the NewsNation Town Hall shows hosts reading an audience-submitted question: “What’s the biggest mistake you think you’ve made in the first 100 days?”
A brief silence followed before Trump responded, “I’ll tell you, that’s the toughest question I can have…”
His hesitation drew scattered laughs from the crowd, which quickly escalated into full-blown laughter when he added, “…because I don’t really believe I’ve made mistakes.”
The moment underscored the sharp divide in public opinion, as some audience members clapped in support while others laughed in disbelief.
Trump’s assertion comes despite a series of early controversies in his administration—including the recent revelation that a Maryland father was wrongfully deported due to what officials admitted was an “administrative error.” In other words, a mistake.
Still, Trump defended his record, stating that the U.S. is currently in a “transition period” and promising that “tremendous economic victories” lie ahead.
Trump has signed dozens of executive orders and made big changes in his first 100 days (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
He also defended his actions, stating: “We need fair trade. We’re losing billions—hundreds of billions of dollars. It’s not fair, and it’s time the American people were properly protected by someone who knows what they’re doing. And I know exactly what I’m doing.”
Trump’s response to a question about his past mistakes aligned with the prediction of panellist O’Reilly, who had remarked before the event: “You’re never going to get him to admit he made a mistake.”
