During a press conference Monday, President-elect Donald Trump made a number of assertions that left viewers in giggles.
While discussing the world leaders he'd spoken to after his election, Trump confessed to being shocked at the number of countries in the world.
"I've spoken to way over 100 people, where they called to congratulate not only the election but also the size of the election and the extent of the victory," Trump claimed. "They were great. I spoke to over 100 countries."
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He then announced: "You wouldn't believe how many countries there are. I'm trying the best I can to get back to everybody," said Trump. "There are a lot of countries. Literally, everyone called. It was very nice."
Trump was then asked about invitations he'd given out for the inauguration. He reportedly asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to join him on Jan. 20, though Trump told reporters they'd "barely" discussed it.
"People are saying he won't come, and people think he will come, but won't come," said Trump. "It's something we barely discussed. Just about didn't discuss. But I have had, especially through letters, very good conversations."
Former CUNY professor and "This Week in Google" podcast host Jeff Jarvis reacted to Trump's countries remark: "The idiot you elected, America."
Randi Mayem Singer, who wrote the screenplay for "Mrs. Doubtfire," turned to anger.
"F--k every American who voted for this MORON and every billionaire, news outlet or elected official right now gently licking his diseased and demented a-s," she posted on Blue Sky.
Ex-Global Engagement Director at the White House, Brett Bruen, noted of Trump's question about who knew the number of countries in the world: "Actually, diplomats do."