Internet users were disturbed by comments from Donald Trump in a 2003 interview that resurfaced on social media. He was not yet president when he stated that Paris Hilton was “impeccable” at 12 years old.
Trump was being interviewed by Howard Stern, a U.S. radio host and comedian. At the time, the current president was known for his real estate business.
He was asked about a leaked personal video of Paris Hilton with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon. The controversial clip was shared without the socialite’s consent in 2004.
Trump had known Hilton since she was just 12 years old, and at one point, he called her “impeccable.”
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“But at 12, you kind of thought, ‘Wow, she’s beautiful’?” Stern asked.
“At 12, I thought she was beautiful, but honestly, Paris is criticized, but she’s really beautiful. She’s impeccable,” responded the future U.S. president.
The host asked Trump if he had seen the leaked video of Hilton, who is now 44 years old. He laughed and confirmed that he had. “Melania showed it to me.”
Social media users were shocked by the Republican’s words. “80 million Americans love this guy,” wrote one user with a clown emoji next to the comment.
15. Trump talks about being stunned by a “very beautiful” 12-year-old Paris Hilton: “The first time I saw her she walked into the room I said ‘who the hell is that?'” pic.twitter.com/cWQ3qu3psh
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