Doublespeak Dictionary is a Ridiculocracy occasional series documenting the language of MAGA and the Trump Administration.
EVERYONE
pronoun /ˈevrēwən/
1. Donald J. Trump
A synonym for “me.” Proof that a vague but powerful mass of people agree with Trump’s assertions. Used to imply divine endorsement and universal adoration. Preempts criticism, inflates popularity, and justifies assertions normally requiring logic or evidence. Often invoked to lend credibility to controversial claims or deflect responsibility.
A signal to loyalists to repeat the message and amplify the Truth.
A self-fulfilling prophecy once anyone currying favor or seeking to avoid a mean nickname adopts the gospel.
Examples:
“Everyone is saying.”
— Donald J. Trump, every day to justify anything“Everyone wants me to run again.”
— Donald J. Trump, with uncomfortably increasing frequency“A top scientist told me we could make the moon bigger. But 'only Trump can do it.’ It’s a great idea. More eclipses, better shadows, tremendous for night golf.”
— Donald J. Trump, Press Conference, August 17, 2025“People are saying I wrote part of the Bible. The Newest Testament. Maybe I did. Maybe I didn’t. I don’t know. But the Book of Trump would’ve been very popular.”
— Donald J. Trump, at the Passion 2025 Conference
Synonyms: “People are saying,” “A lot of people,” “Many people,” “everyone who matters,” “the data show,” “the American people”
Antonyms: Fake news, haters, nasty people, the Deep State, libs, Wokesters, anyone who disagrees, critics, the ignorant, the mainstream media, traitors to our country
2. Trump’s obsequious friends, supporters, and other flatterers
Over the top, fawning statements from Trump’s echo chamber of Fox News hosts, Republican Congressmen, cabinet officials, foreign leaders, sycophantic billionaires, and whatever Laura Loomer is.
Examples:
“Everyone knows if Trump had been president in 2022, there’d be no war. He’d have let us retake this breakaway province — like LA, DC, or, soon, Chicago.”
— Russian President Vladimir Putin"There’s only one thing I want: for the Nobel Committee to admit you’re greater than MLK, Mother Teresa, and Mandela. Everyone knows it.”
— Steve Witkoff, White House Envoy“The Big Beautiful Bill is stunning. I expect it to deliver my 15th child, “45/47⾦🌕,” named after the greatest leader in history — besides Hitler.”
— Elon Musk, practicing self-criticism for opposing Trump’s legislation
Synonyms: Newsmax anchors, Steve Bannon, Hannity, Lindsey Graham, JD Vance
Antonyms: Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, Newscum, the Failing New York Times
3. Something Trump overheard
Whatever random thing Trump overheard on OANN, the back nine, or from the McDonalds Doordash guy.
Examples:
“Everyone knows that Presidents get infinite mulligans. My caddy Little Marco told me.”
— Donald J. Trump, after shooting 10 under par for the 100th time“In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs…They’re eating the cats….”
— Donald J. Trump, accusing the Simpsons of eating household pets“The DoorDash guy — strong hands, tremendous delivery — told me, ‘Sir, since January 20 the hamburgers are bigger, tastier, healthier. Everyone’s ordering them. GREATEST ECONOMY EVER’. Then ICE arrested him. Looked foreign.”
— Trump, citing evidence for firing the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Synonyms: rumors, hearsay, scuttlebutt, the grapevine, canard, speculation
Antonyms: fact, evidence, reality, librarians, fact-checkers, math, science