At the Gaza summit in Egypt, US President Donald Trump praised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as “a beautiful young woman.” She was the only female leader on stage.
The exchange came after the signing of “The Trump Declaration for Enduring Peace and Prosperity,” for Gaza.
Trump said, “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.”
I’LL TAKE MY CHANCES, SAYS TRUMP
“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 turning to Meloni, who stood behind him smiling.
The three-times-married 79-year-old added, “You don’t mind being called beautiful, right? Because you are.”
Meloni laughed at the remark.
Continuing his praise, Trump said Meloni is an incredible leader. “She wanted to be here, and she’s incredible. And they really respect her in Italy. She’s a very successful — very successful politician,” Trump said.
“She’s a beautiful young woman,” Trump repeated, before thanking her for attending.
Meloni was the only woman among around 30 leaders gathered on the stage behind Trump for the summit. Trump has previously been criticised for sexist remarks.
Donald Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed a document that Trump said would lay the groundwork for Gaza’s future.
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