Saturday, May 09, 2026

YouGov Poll: America Believes Trump Would Win Fight with 8-year-old Boy

Americans believe President Donald Trump would win in a fight against an 8-year-old boy -- but only by a slim margin.

Posted by LampLighter at 06:32 PM | 22 COMMENTS | permalink

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To be fair, Trump is the most likely president of modern times to end up in a fight with an eight-year-old boy ...

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Mor from the article ...

... The far-fetched survey came after Trump, while announcing the return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award on Tuesday, asked a young boy attending the announcement in the Oval Office if he thought he could take him in a fight.

The award, which is tied to the Presidential Fitness Test, was a public-school fixture for decades until it was phased out under former President Barack Obama for a less-competitive alternative. ...


#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-09 01:10 AM

@#1 ... The far-fetched survey came after Trump, while announcing the return of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award on Tuesday, asked a young boy attending the announcement in the Oval Office if he thought he could take him in a fight. ...

Yeah, the things Pres Trump says when there are children present are, I'll be kind in my opinion, odd.


#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-05-09 01:12 AM

It really depends on the 8 year old "boy."

If it's a girl that just "thinks" she's a boy, but hasn't had HRT, my money's on the girl.

This is a joke about girls maturing faster than boys.

#3 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-05-09 01:37 AM

Yeah, that Trump, what a bruiser.

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-05-09 08:04 AM

Just take four feet of a running start and give a good push. Trump falls over; fight finished.

#5 | Posted by Zed at 2026-05-09 08:19 AM

Just another sign of the dumbing down of America. That kid would kick King Dotard's a--.

#6 | Posted by TFDNihilist at 2026-05-09 07:37 PM

This should be a weekly poll, tracked

#7 | Posted by hamburglar at 2026-05-09 07:45 PM

They didn't ask about a girl because Trump would try something else with her...

#8 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-05-09 08:53 PM

It really depends on the 8 year old "boy."
~ Snoofy

Sounds like you have experience with 8yo boys.

#9 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-05-09 09:48 PM

#9 Sounds like you think you can only win by taking things out of context.

Noted.

#10 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-09 09:51 PM

#11 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-05-10 02:31 AM

#12 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-05-10 02:32 AM

Only 45% think Trump could beat an 8-year-old in a fight. LOL!!

One kick to his swollen ankles and Trump would be a whimpering puddle.

#13 | Posted by AMERICANUNITY at 2026-05-10 03:02 AM

"All's fair in love and war, and let's be honest, you see that date of his? Way out of his league, really. Minor league but you still got to bring your A-game, no excuses."

#14 | Posted by FoxSuxCox at 2026-05-10 03:07 AM

"Only 45% think Trump could beat an 8-year-old in a fight. LOL!!"

Let's make 1t more fair; let's make it a 12 year old boy!

#15 | Posted by danni at 2026-05-10 09:04 AM

MFs please!

Did you forget his spat with CA gov newsom on the tarmac?

Complete coward.

#16 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-05-10 09:37 AM

#17 | Posted by A_Friend at 2026-05-10 11:53 AM

When you got somebody (another full grown man) digging in your chest with his finger, opposition is appropriate. Not a sheepish surrender.

Even the few whitefolks I know would muster up a objection.

#18 | Posted by fresno500 at 2026-05-10 02:05 PM

He is a coward if he doesn't do it live like John Mulaney.

Yes, comedian John Mulaney actually fought three 14-year-old boys in a live, televised event as the climax of his Netflix show, Everybody's Live With John Mulaney, on May 28, 2025.

The Fight: The bout lasted just 47 seconds, during which the teens, dubbed the "Truant Teens," swarmed and successfully pinned Mulaney, resulting in a loss for the 42-year-old comedian.

#19 | Posted by donnerboy at 2026-05-10 03:25 PM

I don't think Trump could keep his balance if he tried to swing a punch or kick.
He'd fall over and not be able to get up and lose by default.

#20 | Posted by MBlue at 2026-05-11 01:06 PM

If Trump managed to produce a single flabby swing, he'd be gasping for air, staggering and out.

#21 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-05-11 04:45 PM

The kid wins if the "fight" goes more than one round.
Endurance.

#22 | Posted by morris at 2026-05-11 05:02 PM

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