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Why Did President Donald Trump Say 'Everything's Computer'? The Memes Inspired By His Catchphrase Explained
Some presidents inspire millions with grand speeches, others give us phrases so perfectly dumb that they become memes almost instantly.
Much like a caveman discovering fire for the first time, President Donald Trump took one glance at the Tesla Model S he was showcasing on the White House lawn earlier this week and declared, "Everything's computer!"
The catchphrase is Trump at his best: confidently vague, unintentionally hilarious and weirdly insightful. Naturally, the internet ran with it, turning the phrase into a meme about tech, modern life and the general absurdity of it all.
But how did this offhand remark spread so fast, and why does it feel oddly apt? Let’s dive in.
Where Did The Line 'Everything is Computer!' Come From?
On March 11th, 2025, President Donald Trump showcased a fleet of Tesla vehicles on the White House South Lawn as a public gesture of support for the company's CEO and his close advisor Elon Musk.
At one point during the event, Trump was recorded climbing into a red Tesla Model S and remarking, "Everything's computer!" while gesturing toward the computerized panel on the electric vehicle.
X user and Special Assistant to the President Margot Martin posted a video of Trump making the remark on March 11th, gathering over 31 million views and 25,000 likes in a day.
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realDonaldTrumpand elonmusk hop in a Tesla! pic.twitter.com/NRRm7IEQGf— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) March 11, 2025
How Did Internet Users React To The New Trumpism?
President Trump's, "Everything's computer!" remark during the Tesla showcase at the White House on Monday instantly ignited a frenzy online. Some expressed reluctant admiration for Trump's knack for catchy phrases, admitting the line would inevitably enter their daily vernacular.
The offhand comment also sparked memes on the internet, with people riffing on the phrase and incorporating it into old and new meme formats.
For instance, on March 11th, 2025, Twitter / X user @DeMickyD posted a meme showing Donald Trump edited into the Think Tank from Fallout: New Vegas.
Other internet users made memes pondering the philosophical implications of "Everything's computer," incorporating imagery from The Matrix and relating it to historical memes about how new human technologies affect our understanding of the world.
What Are Some More 'Everything's Computer' Memes?
For the full history of Everything's Computer, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.
