President Donald Trump said Friday that he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and even before he even took office.

Donald Trump had said, when he was battling to win the US Presidential race, he would be able to solve the Russia-Ukraine war in just 24 hours - but the conflict continues

US President Donald Trump reveals he was not serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours in his presidential campaign. View on euronews

In 1929, at the start of the stock market crash that inaugurated the Great Depression, Variety ran the famous headline: “WALL STREET LAYS AN EGG.” It’s possible now to imagine the sequel: “DONALD TRUMP LAYS AN EGG.”

Wall Street’s sell-off hit a new low Thursday after President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record, which was set just last month.

Not even a double-shot of good news on the U.S. economy seems to be enough to stop Wall Street’s bleeding. Stocks fell Thursday after President Donald Trump upped the stakes in his trade war by threatening huge taxes on European wines and alcohol.