Some posted screenshots of dictionary entries proving that the term has existed for hundreds of years.
Others noted that this isn’t the first time Trump has attempted to take credit for common phrases or concepts.
In 2017, he famously claimed to have invented the phrase “priming the pump,” a term that has been in use since the Great Depression.
The incident has since become a running joke among Trump critics, who accuse him of trying to rewrite history to bolster his image.
Political analysts suggest that such statements may be an attempt to appear innovative or groundbreaking.
However, the backlash has also led some Trump supporters to defend him, claiming that he was simply trying to emphasize the importance of his policy.
