Trump’s ‘would’ versus ‘wouldn’t’ excuse for Russia remarks becomes a meme

President Donald Trump attempted to try and rectify the torrent of criticism directed his way on Tuesday by offering an explanation for one moment of his remarks he made during a press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this week.

The president, who refused to denounce Russia for its alleged interference during the 2016 election, said he misspoke at the conference.

“In a key sentence in my remarks, I said the word ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t,'” he said. “The sentence should have been ‘I don’t see any reason why I wouldn’t,’ or ‘why it wouldn’t be Russia.’ I said the word ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.'”

Clearly, the internet isn’t buying it.

Since Trump tried to clarify his remarks, thousands of people on Twitter have mocked him by offering their own versions of the “would” versus “wouldn’t” excuse.

He meant to say, "I don't see why I wouldn't be impeached."

— MATT RUBY (@mattruby) July 18, 2018

I misspoke. I meant to say I “wouldn’t” be right here waiting for you.

— Richard Marx (@richardmarx) July 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/colincampbell/status/1019580512145428483

https://twitter.com/sadserver/status/1019595762861142018

Doctor: "If there are complications during surgery, do you want us to try to save your leg?

Patient Stump: "I don't see why I would."

After surgery…

Patient Stump: "I misspoke. I meant to say, I don't know why I wouldn't"

Doctor: "Uh…I have some bad news for you…"

— Mike Miccoli (@mike_miccoli) July 18, 2018

i meant to say i *wouldn't* walk 500 miles

— michael röbbins (@alienvsrobbins) July 18, 2018

https://twitter.com/WoodyLuvsCoffee/status/1019399075240611841

i obviously meant to shout "I DON'T OBJECT" sorry that i ruined your wedding

— Alexandra Petri (@petridishes) July 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/davidallengreen/status/1019487365516152832

https://twitter.com/jagkeg99/status/1019406600363225088

I MEANT TO SAY I *WOULDN’T* PAY YOU TO MOW THE LAWN. pic.twitter.com/yNpWprUaus

— Robert McNees (@mcnees) July 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/MaryQuantam/status/1019300960429051905

I meant to say "I *WOULDN'T make America great again." #Whattrumpmeanttosay

— Amy (@AmyOHPhotog) July 17, 2018

Clearly nobody is convinced Trump’s excuse was the truth.

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