Donald Trump's $10B Deal Boast Crumbles: Toyota Puts Him In His Place

During his Asia visit, President Donald Trump claimed credit for what he labeled a $10 billion investment from Toyota, presenting it as evidence of his exceptional deal-making skills. However, Toyota swiftly countered this assertion, causing Trump's narrative to unravel.In Tokyo, Trump proclaimed, “I was with Mr. Toyota,” mistakenly mispronouncing the CEO's name as Akio Toyoda, and stated the automaker would invest in multiple U.S. states. Yet, Toyota clarified to reporters that the $10 billion figure referred to investments made during Trump's previous administration, not a new commitment.Toyota's executive, Hiroyuki Ueda, emphasized that there was no agreement for a specific future investment. This incident underscored Trump’s tendency to misstate facts, raising eyebrows about his self-proclaimed genius. Critics quickly pounced, asserting allegations of chaotic leadership and inaccuracies in his declarations, reinforcing skepticism about his credibility on the global stage amidst ongoing discussions on trade and military agreements with Japan.