Here are some recent (March 2026) examples of things critics are calling controversial, inconsistent, or “stupid”—I’ll stick to verified news reporting and let you judge for yourself:
Trump uses mail-in ballot as he asks lawmakers to limit the practice
Stocks Were Headed for a Red Monday. Then Trump Took to Social Media.
Donald Trump Says He Doesn’t Want to See ICE Officers in Masks While They Assist TSA at Airports
California sues Trump energy department over revival of controversial oil pipeline
1) Saying one thing about voting… doing another
- Trump has pushed to restrict mail-in voting, calling it unreliable.
- But he personally voted by mail in a recent election.
👉 Critics say that’s hypocritical; supporters say it fits legal exceptions.
2) Big swings on Iran policy (confusing signals)
- He planned military strikes, then suddenly paused them for 5 days, citing “productive talks.”
- Iran officials said those talks weren’t even happening.
- His posts about this also moved global markets sharply within hours.
👉 Critics: unpredictable / market manipulation vibes
👉 Supporters: flexible negotiating strategy
3) Using immigration agents as airport security
- During a funding crisis, he sent ICE agents to help run airport security.
- Experts warned ICE agents aren’t trained for TSA roles.
👉 Critics say this is unsafe and political theater
👉 Supporters say it’s using available manpower
4) Contradictory stance on masks
- ICE agents typically wear masks for safety, but Trump told them not to wear masks at airports.
👉 Critics: prioritizing optics over safety
5) Legal fights over environmental decisions
- His administration pushed to restart a controversial offshore oil pipeline.
- California is suing to stop it, saying it violates environmental laws and past agreements.
👉 Critics: risky and politically motivated
👉 Supporters: boosting energy supply
6) Ongoing immigration crackdowns causing disruptions
- Aggressive immigration policies and a funding standoff have led to:
- Airport chaos and staff shortages
- Falling public support in some polls
👉 Critics: mismanagement
👉 Supporters: tough enforcement
7) More broadly (recent months)
- Posting a racist video of the Obamas (later deleted, no apology)
- Telling members of Congress to “go back where they came from”
Bottom line
Whether something is “stupid” depends on your politics—but the main themes critics point to lately are:
- Contradictions (mail voting, Iran policy)
- Unpredictability (markets, military decisions)
- Using agencies in unusual ways (ICE at airports)
- Provocative rhetoric