Trump and Jutts: The Saga Continues
Asem Mustafa Awan
Islamabad: The global diplomacy having the Jutt clan from Punjab and US President Donald Trump sharing the same stage — as an Indian Punjabi singer’s track somehow made its way to Trump’s ears and, to everyone’s shock (and delight), he liked it.
The song rates Trump as an ace in the deck of cards, while ‘Duki, Tiki, Chicki’ — numbers 2, 3, and 6 — don’t matter at all.
But as the song’s lyrics were translated, things took an unexpected turn. What followed, according to many Punjabi singers and self-proclaimed Jutt experts, was a series of deportation orders targeting the Jutt clan.
And so, the great Trump-Jutt saga began.
The song’s most famous line, “Juttan Dey Puttar Nu Roku Sakay Na Trump,” translates to “Even the world’s top leader, President Trump, cannot stop the sons of Jutts.”
This bold declaration struck a nerve. It’s believed that a disgruntled and outcast Jutt somehow managed to translate the lyrics and deliver them directly to Trump, who took it as a personal challenge in true Jutt spirit and met them head-on.
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The response from Trump, as he seemingly understood the spirit of the lyrics, came in perfect Punjabi: “Trump Kadu Ga Thwaday Waat!” — meaning Trump will unwind you. The word ‘Waat’ in Punjabi is as versatile as Trump’s Twitter feed, with meanings that shift based on tone and context.
Here, it implies that Trump intends to fix the pretentious Jutt clan who dared to brush him aside.
It is pertinent to note that the song itself, with its lyrics and video, depicts many things that raise serious concerns with law enforcement agencies. But beyond that, it has sparked an unprecedented cultural crossover that no one saw coming.
For the uninitiated, the Jutt community is known for its fierce pride, deep-rooted rivalries, and the art of nursing grudges like fine wine — the older, the stronger. In fact, one could say that the Jutt clan’s ability to hold a grudge is only rivaled by Trump’s Twitter feed during his presidency.
It’s no surprise, then, that many Jutts believe Trump is one of their own. After all, their shared flair for dramatic statements and love for bold gestures is uncanny. As one Jutt elder put it, “He has the temperament of a Jutt — full of fire and never backing down!”
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The lyrics of the song reportedly describe how Jutts never forget a slight and nurture their rivalries with time — a sentiment Trump seemed to embrace wholeheartedly during his time in office.
This unexpected cultural connection didn’t end there. The song also humorously hints at the Jutt clan’s creative approach to migration, suggesting that IELTS bands (English proficiency test scores) are just a formality when there’s a perfectly scalable wall at the border.
This vision of Jatts vaulting over the border wall with their legendary bravado and discussing their rivalries mid-air paints a picture straight out of a high-octane Punjabi movie. The comments section on these videos exploded with people imagining a world where Trump addresses the Jutt community directly.
But the humor masks an undercurrent of reality — the immigration struggles faced by many, often simplified into hilarious exaggerations. It’s a story of dreams, desperation, and the endless search for better opportunities, wrapped in the unmistakable style of Punjabi wit and resilience.
Whether Trump really saw a reflection of his own personality in the Jutt spirit remains up for debate, but one thing is clear — this unlikely crossover has given us comedy gold.
As the saga continues, one can only hope for a day when Trump and the Jutt clan sit down for a televised discussion on rivalry management and border-crossing techniques. Until then, the internet remains the perfect arena for their legendary association.
In a delightful twist of cross-cultural admiration, the Punjabi community has playfully embraced Trump as an honorary member of the Jutt clan.
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This lighthearted association stems from the lyrics of the popular Punjabi song “Trump” by Cheema Y and Gur Sidhu, which humorously highlight traits like boldness and rivalry — qualities often celebrated in Jutt culture.
The song’s lyrics, such as “Jattan De Puttan Nu Rok Sake Na Trump” (Even Trump can’t stop the sons of Jutts), resonate with the community’s spirit of resilience and assertiveness. This playful connection has sparked a wave of memes and social media banter, with many jestingly referring to Trump as Jutt.
The whole idea of the Jutt clan embracing Trump as one of their own because of his attitude and the rivalry vibe is comedy gold. It’s almost like they see him as an honorary “Jutt” — stubborn, bold, and always ready to settle a score.
The line about “Jutts nursing rivalries and nurturing them over time” makes this even funnier.
Imagine the Jutt community proudly claiming Trump, saying stuff like, “Trump taan asli Jutt nikleya!” (Trump turned out to be a true Jutt!). They could even start comparing his political feuds and long-standing grudges to the kind of generational rivalries Jutts joke about.
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Asem Mustafa Awan has extensive reporting experience with leading national and international media organizations. He has also contributed to reference books such as the Alpine Journal and the American Alpine Journal, among other international publications.
