Don Tzu, also known as Donny Tzu or Donald Trump Sun Tzu Quotes, is an exploitable image macro meme that parodies Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese military general, strategist and philosopher. The meme replaces Sun Tzu’s image with a Chinese-inspired depiction of U.S. President Donald Trump and pairs it with quotes related to Trump’s actions.
Often used to mock Trump’s contentious military strategies, political decisions or other moves, the meme humorously portrays him as a strategic mastermind. Don Tzu memes initially emerged as a way for Trump supporters to jokingly praise his actions, but the series later developed a more mixed tone.
Origins of the Don Tzu meme
The meme series typically features a grey image of a Sun Tzu-like Trump against a black background, with white text displaying the quote. Its visual style is also associated with fake Sun Tzu quote memes.
The nickname and meme format date back to at least 2017, during Trump’s first term in office. However, Don Tzu largely went viral online around early 2026 and continued spreading throughout the following year.
Other variations include a black-and-white photograph of Trump wearing an ancient Chinese military helmet, along with additional images depicting him as Sun Tzu or another Chinese military leader.
Source: knowyourmeme.com