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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Donald Trump's White Sign” is a common card of the Memes World series 75, number 22252 of the collection, and the 88th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Donald Trump's White Sign” meme mean?
This visual exploits the contrast between the silent placard and Trump’s official stance to express political irony. It serves as a canvas for projecting absurd, critical, or provocative messages, transforming a speech moment into an interactive medium. The dominant emotion is derision towards presidential rhetoric, using the void to mirror electoral expectations or disappointments.
Where does the “Donald Trump's White Sign” meme come from?
The meme originates from a speech delivered by Donald Trump on August 11, 2016, at the National Association of Home Builders. During this event, the candidate presented a statistical chart on homeownership. A screenshot isolated the area where the chart was supposed to appear, leaving a blank white space. That same day, Rob Flaherty, deputy director of digital communications for the Hillary Clinton campaign, shared this image on Twitter with the call to action 'go to town, folks'. This tweet generated over 2,600 likes and 1,000 retweets within twenty-four hours. The first notable remix was published by user Dylan Hulser, who integrated the Harambe gorilla image. Virality then spread to Reddit, particularly in communities like r/the_donald and r/EnoughTrumpSpam, where edits proliferated.
- 2016Initial publication of the blank screenshot on Twitter by Rob Flaherty on August 11.
How to use the “Donald Trump's White Sign” meme
- Add sarcastic political slogans to the white placard to criticize unfulfilled promises.
- Insert pop culture references or humorous absurdities to undermine the seriousness of the original context.
- Use the empty image to illustrate the lack of substance in a debate or public statement.
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The “Donald Trump's White Sign” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 22252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| Collection | Memes World series 75 |
| Fame | 60/100 · #88 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Donald Trump's White Sign” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Donald Trump's White Sign comes out of the Memes World series 75 as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does donald trump white sign meme mean?
It refers to a speech from August 11, 2016, where Trump showed a graph. A screenshot captured the blank area, which the Clinton campaign shared for users to edit and mock.
Who posted the trump blank sign meme?
Rob Flaherty, a communications officer for Hillary Clinton’s campaign, posted the blank screenshot on Twitter, inviting users to modify it freely.
Harambe trump sign meme origin?
This refers to the first viral remix by user Dylan Hulser, who superimposed the Harambe gorilla image onto Trump’s white placard.
How do I get the Donald Trump's White Sign meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Donald Trump's White Sign” is a common card of the Memes World series 75. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Donald Trump's White Sign card?
It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Donald Trump's White Sign · Red Leader Standing By | Donald Trump's White Sign · Presentation Edits · checked on October 17, 2026.
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