Trump's Cringe-Worthy Nickname for Kimberly Guilfoyle Sparks Online Backlash

During a recent event at the White House, President Donald Trump’s unconventional nickname for Kimberly Guilfoyle caught many off guard, igniting a wave of reactions on social media.

Guilfoyle, who previously was engaged to Donald Trump Jr. and has played a significant role as a campaign surrogate, returned to the White House in her capacity as the U.S. ambassador to Greece, marking Greek Independence Day.

However, the president's introduction veered into awkward territory when he referred to her as “Kimberlay,” a name that many found cringeworthy.

“She’s an inspiration to a lot of people, especially if you happen to be Greek,” Trump stated. “Kimberlay. Kimberlay Guilf. Kimberlay. Now, Kimberly Guilfoyle has been my friend for a long time. I love calling her Kimberlay.”

He then turned to her, asking, “That’s my little pet name, right?”

Trump continued with praise, saying, “But you are the greatest, and I heard they love you over there. And I hope you come back here in 12 years or whenever the term ends.”

The reaction on social media was swift and critical, with many users expressing their discomfort over the nickname. One user quipped, “No Freudian reference there,” accompanied by a vomiting emoji.

Another chimed in simply with “Yuck,” reflecting the sentiments of several others who found the moment unsettling.

For those interested in viewing the full remarks, they can be found here, or you can skip ahead to the Guilfoyle moment at 4:15. Additional social media commentary follows below.