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Donald Trump sparked controversy by calling Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni a "beautiful young woman" during a world leaders summit. The comment came as Meloni was the only female leader present among male counterparts. Trump acknowledged that such remarks could end political careers in the United States but said he'd "take his chances." This incident adds to Trump's history of making personal comments about women in public forums.

Key Points: Trump Calls Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Beautiful Young Woman

  • Trump made the comments during remarks to world leaders at Sharm El-Sheikh summit
  • Meloni reacted with initial frown then forced smile to the personal remarks
  • Trump acknowledged this could end political careers in United States context
  • The former president has history of similar controversial comments about women
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You don't mind: Trump calls Italy PM a beautiful young woman

Donald Trump calls Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "beautiful" during world leaders summit, sparking controversy over inappropriate political remarks.

"She's a beautiful young woman. Now, if you use the word beautiful in the United States about a woman that's the end of your political career - Donald Trump"

Sharm El-Sheikh, October 14

US President Donald Trump, while delivering remarks to world leaders, called Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'beautiful'.

As the only woman leader in the room full of male world leaders, Trump's seemingly harmless remark invited a frown and then a forced smile from Meloni.

"Italy- we have a woman a young woman who's I'm not allowed to say it because usually it's the end of your political career if you say it. She's a beautiful young woman. Now, if you use the word beautiful in the United States about a woman that's the end of your political career, but I'll take my chances," he said.

Trump then turned around and acknowledged her presence on the stage after the comments which are considered too personal in nature.

"Where is she? There she is. You don't mind being called beautiful, right? Because you are. Thank you very much for coming. We appreciate it. She wanted to be here and she's incredible and they really respect her in Italy. She's a very successful very successful politician," he said.

Trump has been known for such fiascos, including his infamous comments on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and US Director of National Intelligence.

The White House did not hesitate to comment on the Sydney Sweeney ad on August 6.

Trump also claimed that Sweeney's new American Eagle ad is 'hottest' out there.

"Have you seen the Sydney Sweeney ad?" the White House asked on X.

https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1952885899093586368

Trump further critiqued Singer Taylor Swift for supporting Democrats.

"On the other side of the ledger, Jaguar did a stupid, and seriously WOKE advertisement, THAT IS A TOTAL DISASTER! The CEO just resigned in disgrace, and the company is in absolute turmoil," he said.

"Just look at Woke singer Taylor Swift. Ever since I alerted the world as to what she was by saying on TRUTH that I can't stand her (HATE!). She was booed out of the Super Bowl and became, NO LONGER HOT."

He added, "The tide has seriously turned - Being WOKE is for losers, being Republican is what you want to be."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Typical Trump behavior. In India, we respect our women leaders like Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman for their work, not for how they look. This kind of commentary has no place in international diplomacy.
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Sarah B
While the intention might not be malicious, this reinforces outdated gender stereotypes. Women in leadership positions deserve to be recognized for their political acumen, not physical appearance. Meloni's forced smile said it all.
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Arjun K
Trump knows exactly what he's doing - creating controversies to stay in headlines. But this time he's crossed the line by making a fellow world leader uncomfortable on an international platform. Not cool at all.
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Meera T
As an Indian woman working in corporate, I face similar "compliments" that undermine my professional capabilities. This behavior from a world leader sets a terrible example globally. We need to move beyond such superficial judgments.
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David E
The pattern is concerning - from Meloni to Taylor Swift, he seems obsessed with commenting on women's appearance and popularity. Leadership requires more maturity than this schoolyard behavior.

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