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Trump goes on a rant about lawnmowers being hard to start

The remarks, flagged by Indy100, centered on how difficult lawnmowers can be to get running; every homeowner has now been briefed.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Best of BBN
Published 5:14 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Photo: Donald Trump — Photo: Daniel Torok · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

First reported by Indy100 | News: “Donald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start – yes, really”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:14 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Donald Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Trump weighs Houthi strikes, calls for Zelensky to be replaced (October 10).

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Indy100 | NewsDonald Trump went on a bizarre rant about lawnmowers being hard to start – yes, really

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWelcome back. Donald Trump went on a rant about lawnmowers being hard to start. Indy100 has the clip.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHard to start.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThat was the whole complaint. Pull the cord, nothing happens.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI've sat through weaker summits. Those at least had snacks.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI own the same mower. It has never started once.

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