‘You Don’t Mind Being Called Beautiful, Right?’: Trump’s Compliment To Italian PM Giorgia Meloni Amuses Others | World News

US President Donald Trump made headlines after publicly complimenting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her “a beautiful young woman” during the Gaza summit in Egypt. The statement came after the signing of the “Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity” for Gaza.

Speaking to the media and attendees, Trump said, “I’m not allowed to say that because if you say that it’s usually the end of your political career. She’s a very beautiful young woman.” he said. “If you use the word ‘beautiful’ for a woman in the United States, it will be the end of your political career, but I will take my chance.”

Trump then asked Meloni: “You don’t mind being called beautiful, do you? Because you are.” Meloni laughed at this remark. Continuing his praise, Trump praised Meloni as “an incredible leader.” He said: “He wanted to be here and he is incredible. And they really respect him in Italy. He is a very successful, very successful politician.” Trump repeated his comment that she was a “beautiful young woman” before thanking her for attending the summit.

Trump’s previous statements

This comment comes amid criticism against Trump for sexist remarks. Earlier this year, a U.S. appeals court upheld a jury’s $83.3 million penalty in a defamation lawsuit filed by author E. Jean Carroll, who was found to have been sexually assaulted.

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The civil order, issued in January 2024, included $65 million in punitive damages, $7.3 million in compensatory damages and $11 million to fund an online campaign to repair Carroll’s reputation. The total amount far exceeded the $10 million Carroll originally requested. The decision sparked audible reactions in the federal courtroom and reaffirmed public scrutiny over Trump’s past statements about women.

But Trump’s compliment to Meloni appeared cheerful and was met with laughter; Critics and political analysts on social media noted that this contributed to a number of comments that had previously sparked controversy.