Trump Dismisses 'Attractive' Men While Targeting AOC in Lengthy Speech
During a nearly 40-minute address at the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace, President Donald Trump veered into a range of topics, including his personal preferences regarding attractive men and a pointed critique of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
As he praised the presence of various Middle Eastern leaders, Trump felt compelled to clarify his stance on physical attractiveness after referring to Paraguayan President Santiago Peña as a “young, handsome guy.”
“It's always nice to be young and handsome — it doesn't mean we have to like you. I don't like young handsome men,” he stated, adding, “Women, I like. Men, no, I don’t have any interest,” followed by a nervous laugh.
Shifting gears, Trump transitioned from complimenting Vice President JD Vance’s academic achievements to taking aim at Ocasio-Cortez, suggesting her intelligence was lacking. He claimed she “didn’t do well ... in college,” referencing her recent performance at the Munich Security Conference.
Trump’s comments came after Ocasio-Cortez struggled to respond to a question about America’s defense commitments to Taiwan, an answer that drew ridicule in conservative circles. Although he did not name her directly, his description made it clear who he was targeting.
“There was one young, attractive woman, she was unable to answer questions, and she didn't do so well like JD did in college,” Trump remarked, contrasting her performance with that of the vice president.
He continued, “She was unable to answer a simple question. And she could have said, ‘well, I'm studying it, and I'll report back to you next week.’ You know, you can get away with that. But ... actually, I think it could be a career-ending answer because for 25 years, anybody running against her is going to use that.”
Trump’s speech meandered on for another half hour, during which he reiterated claims of having resolved multiple global conflicts—most of which remain unresolved.
The meeting took place at the former headquarters of the United States Institute for Peace, an organization Trump and Elon Musk attempted to dismantle last year by significantly reducing its staff and transferring its assets to the State Department.
Trump noted that “nobody knew what to name” the building until Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered its renaming. Despite his penchant for branding everything from steaks to memorials, he claimed he was unaware of the renaming.
“Nobody believes it, and that's okay, but I appreciated it,” he said.
The session featured leaders from various nations delivering speeches filled with praise for Trump, reminiscent of the sycophantic atmosphere during his cabinet meetings.
While threatening Iran with “bad things” if a nuclear deal isn’t reached soon, attendees—including FIFA president Gianni Infantino—expressed gratitude for Trump’s commitment to the Gaza peace process. He announced commitments totaling at least $7 billion from several countries along with military training assistance from others.
As chairman of the Board of Peace—a position he can hold indefinitely—Trump has sought to expand its mission beyond Gaza, aiming to position himself as a pivotal figure in global affairs.
The charter signed by Trump and other board members does not mention Gaza specifically or acknowledge the board's limited mandate expiring in 2027. Instead, it describes itself as an organization focused on promoting stability and governance in conflict-affected areas.
Trump will also serve as the first American representative on the board, a role that will transition to his presidential successor. However, he will retain his chairmanship for life.
Notably absent from this new organization are major European allies; Hungary remains the only EU member state involved thus far, led by Trump ally Viktor Orban.
