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Yes, Trump called the toy company Mattel a country [View all]
During a May 8, 2025, news conference, U.S. President Donald Trump called the toy company Mattel a country.
Rating: True
Context
While it is true that Trump referred to Mattel as a country, he quickly said "his toys" — referring to Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz — would have to bear 100% duties, indicating he understood Mattel made toys. He also added, "I wouldn't want to have him as an executive too long," which suggested he may have known Mattel was a company.
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-mattel-country/
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