Donald Trump is getting mocked for, according to some people, transparently making up a Democrat who wants men playing womens sports in order to dodge a question about the economy.Can I ask you about the economy? reporter Norah ODonnell said in the interview. Related Trump blames budget crisis on trans people: Democrats want transgender operations for everybody These are 99 to 1 issues! Trump said. And they dont change! I just watched this morning-Mr. President, can I ask you about the economy? ODonnell repeated. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Yeah, just one thing, I watched a show this morning where a very well-known Democrat Congressman was fighting like hell for men playing in womens sports. They dont change.Who? ODonnell asked. Trump didnt even pretend to forget and instead refused to answer, as if he suddenly became too polite to name names.I dont want to tell you, he said. Youll be able to check it. Just check your local TV. TRUMP: I watched a show this morning where a very well-known Democrat Congressman was fighting like hell for men playing in women's sports. O'DONNELL: Who was that?TRUMP: I don't want to tell you. You'll be able to check it. Just check your local TV. pic.twitter.com/PDJkGwhTa4 Acyn (@Acyn) November 3, 2025Its not clear who he could have been referring to. There are no Democrats in Congress who support allowing men to play womens sports. Many do support allowing trans women to participate in sports as their gender. Not only did Trump not say that, though, but elected Democrats at the federal level tend not to bring up trans athletes that often in interviews.Moreover, online commenters pointed out that it was out of character for Trump not to name the person he was talking about, leading them to believe he was lying. Like everything he says pic.twitter.com/nNtwnyLXxc Carina (@Carina_Amyth) November 3, 2025And just like that, she moves on. When will media hold him to account in his lies? Thats why he thinks hes the smartest man and everyone else is stupid! THE PPL vs. OLIGARCHS (@boss_bigXY) November 3, 2025It's a secret that even the Internet knows nothing about. pic.twitter.com/U2LtkZdBGj Jimbar99 (@jimbar99) November 3, 2025How the fuck do you not follow up?I dont want to tell you Why would this be a secret? He either doesnt remember because hes in mental decline or he made it up. Neither is good and he should be pressed until he answers. Media is a joke. https://t.co/RlhR4floZV Monkey Chunk (@ChunkMonkeys) November 3, 2025 pic.twitter.com/80XuLHcXK8 jay lauscher (@jaylauscher) November 3, 2025Lets be clear: Trump lied about a Democrat fighting like hell for men in womens sports. When Norah ODonnell asked who, he basically said trust me, broand she just let it slide. Another gutless performance from the media. Too timid to call out a con man in real time. pic.twitter.com/cfLfPdMsCY Russell Drew (@RussOnPolitics) November 3, 2025Trumps brain is like an Etch A Sketch. Every time he shakes his head, the details disappear. Check your local TV sounds like the new MAGA version of trust me, bro. Chetter Beacon for Democracy (@ChetterHub) November 3, 2025There is no fucking way that a "well known Democrat Congressman" said anything remotely close to what Trump is claiming. This is the same narrative that they used in '24. Democrats don't believe this shit but Fox Nation eats it up with a spoon. Eric (@Ericland55) November 3, 2025Which "local TV" station should we check?No matter what the occasion, TACO has to throw in his transphobia. pic.twitter.com/usaMb06Aqc D Villella (@dvillella) November 3, 2025 pic.twitter.com/5c0334V3ln TedCruzSucks. (@TedResist) November 3, 2025Me when I just make shit up. Tracee (@TraceeM) November 3, 2025I don't want to tell you.What hes really saying is I cant tell you since Im just making it up.What hes really thinking is My worshippers will believe this; they believe anything I tell them. The Solutions Party (@_SolutionsParty) November 3, 2025@NorahODonnell Translation: he didn't see a Dem congressman do that on his TV, he probably saw someone accuse Democrats of doing that on Fox or Newsmax or some other magamedia. Why don't you ever push back? TomHB (@TinPotPourri) November 3, 2025Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.