Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of controversy following a comment made to a female journalist during a joint press conference with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.
During the event, captured in a widely circulated video, Trump gestured towards a reporter and invited her to pose a question. The journalist inquired about the US role in addressing China’s growing influence in Latin America. However, Trump’s response, directed at US Vice President JD Vance, was: “I just like to watch her talk.” This was followed by laughter between the two before Trump returned his attention to the reporter with a brief acknowledgment.
Social Media Reacts Strongly
The remark quickly drew sharp criticism online, with many social media users condemning it as sexist and inappropriate.
Comments flooded in, with one user stating, “I guess when you can’t answer the substance, you just go for the most overtly sexist deflection you can manage.” Another user expressed disgust, commenting, “He’s so freaking gross and disgusting and despicable and utterly. I can’t even find any more words.”
Concerns were also raised about a pattern of behavior, with a user noting, “He called the leader of Israel beautiful yesterday. He’s talking about Karoline Leavitts’ mouth again. Guess we’re moving onto the demoralizing of women phase.”
Previous Compliments Sparked Debate
This incident follows another moment that gained attention earlier in the week when Trump complimented Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on her appearance. During a speech, he remarked on her “beauty,” questioning if she was offended by the compliment, a comment that divided public opinion and was widely described as “embarrassing” by many on social media.