Donald Trump has caused controversy once again as he made a comment about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni that some deemed to be "disgusting".

Trump was talking at a summit in Sharm el‑Sheikh on 13 October following the announcement of a ceasefire deal being agreed between Israel and Hamas.

Despite the serious nature of the gathering of world leaders, Trump opted to take a less serious tone at times, which has drawn criticism from viewers.

Trump’s Remark About Meloni Draws Fire

During the event, set against the backdrop of formal speeches and ceasefire-signing, Trump singled out Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni with a comment that nearly guaranteed headlines.

He prefaced it with self-awareness: “I’m not allowed to say it because usually it’s the end of your political career if you say it,” then turned toward Meloni and added: “She’s a beautiful young woman.”

He continued: “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.”

Directing his words at Meloni, he asked: “You don’t mind being called beautiful, right? Because you are.”

Meloni - standing behind him - did not visibly respond on camera. But viewers around the globe were quick to weigh in, especially online, where many expressed disgust.

One X (formerly Twitter) user blasted: “This is a way of making her small and invisible, and making people laugh while he does it, while seeming like he’s giving her a compliment. It’s cruddy to the core.”

The same user continued: “No one introduces a male leader and talks about how handsome they are. It’s disgusting.”

Another wrote: “Does he start with going on about how handsome he thinks men are in professional capacities? She’s dealing with him in a professional capacity, not as a contestant in one of his beauty contests.” And then: “It’s inappropriate to make any comments about her looks. It’s just creepy.”

A New Video Adds to the Embarrassment: Starmer’s Summit Misfire

Trump’s stumble with Meloni wasn’t his only misstep at the summit. A newly surfaced video chronicled what some interpreted as an equally awkward moment involving UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

In a busy press-conference moment, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney approached Trump, apparently to chat. Starmer walked over, smiled, and waited - but was interrupted before he could speak. He found himself standing beside Trump without a word.

That wasn’t the first awkward moment of the day. Earlier, Trump - having arrived late after meeting freed hostages in Israel - delivered a long address, naming countries one by one, while Starmer waited offstage.

At one point, Trump called out: “Where is the United Kingdom? Come here,” prompting Starmer to quip: “Behind you as usual.”

He walked forward, shook hands, and exchanged pleasantries.

Trump asked: “Is everything going good?” and Starmer replied: “Very good.”

Yet instead of ceding the mic, Trump simply turned away and resumed speaking - leaving Starmer to head back to his place in a very awkward manner.

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An Italian translator has gone viral on social media, after she was seen in a video looking incredulous at statements made by Donald Trump.

The president of the United States is currently in talks with Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, at the White House, to discuss America's relationship with Italy. At a press conference, a translator was sitting behind Trump to deliver his statements to the non-English-speaking members of the assembled crowd.

Check out this video of the translator's reactions below:

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Although the cameras were trained on the Republican leader, when the footage hit social media, a number of social media users couldn't help but notice that the translator looked utterly bamboozled by some of President Trump's more outlandish statements and non-sequiturs.

For instance, at one point during the speech, Trump stated: "The United States and Italy are bound together by a shared cultural and political heritage dating back thousands of years to ancient Rome" - despite the fact that the Roman Empire collapsed long before the foundation of the United States and the Declaration of Independence.

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At another point during the conference, the translator looked shocked and confused when Trump said: "Syria may have some help with Russia and that’s fine. They’ve got a lot of sand over there. So there’s a lot of sand that they can play with. Let them fight their own wars."

Trump also told reporters: "Our soldiers are not in harm’s way, as they shouldn’t be, as two countries fight over land that has nothing to do with us. And the Kurds are much safer now. The Kurds know how to fight and as I said, they’re not angels."

Check out some of the internet's reactions to the translator below:

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Recently, the President has also made some divisive statements after a Fox News report claimed that the majority of Americans supported his impeachment.

Donald Trump is once again under fire after a recent incident at the White House, where he dismissed a female reporter’s question during a press conference.

The moment quickly went viral on social media, prompting widespread backlash for his treatment of the journalist.

This is the latest in a series of remarks from the Republican leader that many critics have labeled as inappropriate or disrespectful toward women.

The incident during the press conference

On October 14, 2025, Trump met with Argentina’s President Javier Milei for a bilateral lunch and a press conference. While the two leaders discussed various issues, including the political climate in Argentina, it was one specific moment that caught the attention of viewers.

A female reporter was called upon to ask a question regarding China’s involvement in Latin America. However, Trump didn’t address her question and instead commented, "I just like to watch her talk," before turning to the press member and saying, "Good job. Thank you, darling."

Public outrage over the comment

The video quickly made the rounds on Twitter, where many users expressed outrage over Trump’s remarks.

One person criticized his behavior, stating, "Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, 'I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling'."

Others echoed this sentiment, calling the comment patronizing and misogynistic. One user wrote, "The Misogynistic President," while another remarked, "Trump treats women as objects. He demeans them publicly."

This wasn’t the first instance this week that Trump has faced backlash for his remarks towards women. On October 13, during an event in Egypt, he made a controversial comment about Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling her "a beautiful young woman."

Despite his apparent attempt to compliment her, critics have pointed out that such comments often undermine women’s political careers and can be seen as inappropriate.

The recent comments add to a growing list of instances where Trump has been called out for his interactions with female figures in politics and media. Many are questioning how such behavior continues without significant consequences.

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Donald Trump was warned he shouldn't make certain comments to a female journalist... but, in true Trump style, he went ahead and did it anyway, and it has left people divided.

On Friday, the United States facilitated a peace deal signed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, aiming to end decades of conflict in eastern Congo.

The ceremony in the Oval Office included Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, US Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Trump's senior adviser Massad Boulos.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt invited Angolan reporter Hariana Verás Victória, who covers the White House and reports for the continent of Africa, to attend the event.

Hariana told Trump that residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo were thankful for the peace he was working to bring.

"That's so nice," Trump responded, before noting he had been advised not to comment on Hariana's appearance. "And so beautifully stated. Karoline said this, number one, that I shouldn't say this because it's politically incorrect...she said, 'She's beautiful.' And you are beautiful!"

Hariana beamed at the compliment while others in the room laughed, with Trump continuing: "I'm not allowed to say that, you know that? It could be the end of my political career, but I'll say it anyway. You are beautiful, and you're beautiful inside. I wish I had more reporters like you."

Trump then asked how long she had been covering news for Africa and thanked her for attending, concluding the conversation.

The clip of the exchange quickly spread online, with some people calling the interaction uncomfortable, tone-deaf, and "creepy."

One user on X wrote: "Trump's objectification of women, even in professional settings, exemplifies his ongoing disregard for gender equality and respect, perpetuating a toxic culture that undermines women's roles and contributions."

Another added: "This is the only value he attributes to women. Beautiful or not beautiful. Women have no other worth to him whatsoever. He is a disgusting cretin."

A third person said: "He reminds me so much of my grandfather (who voted for him). He'd do this thing where he'd ask the waitress to stir her finger in his unsweet tea to make it sweeter. With his wife and daughters at the table, too. Allll the time."

"It's unprofessional. Women want to be recognized on their intelligence, not their looks," another X user typed.

However, not everybody agreed.

One person argued: "When in the world has it been gross to recognise beauty?"

Another tweeted: "President Donald Trump says it as it is. She is indeed, beautiful!!"

Despite the backlash, Trump's comments appeared to please Hariana in the room, but online, many viewed the moment as another example of the former president's inability to read the room.

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The 44th G7 summit occurred earlier this week, and things probably could have gone a little better. This year's two-day event saw seven world leaders meet in Quebec, Canada to tackle vital issues, something that was always going to be tense, given the Trump administration's recent actions.

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After Trump's controversial decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, things were getting heated. Other members of the group were angered this week as he refused to back down these decisions, so it didn't help that he requested to reinstate Russia in the summit - and even left early for a meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong-Un.

During his final news conference, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau referred to the US President's stance as "insulting" after the long history of co-operation between their countries - adding that his nation "will not be pushed around".

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This angered Trump, who took to Twitter rather than a press conference (as is his policy it seems) to strike back at Trudeau. He wrote:

"Based on Justin’s false statements at his news conference, and the fact that Canada is charging massive Tariffs to our US farmers, workers and companies, I have instructed our US Reps not to endorse the Communique as we look at Tariffs on automobiles flooding the US Market!"

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This tweet was followed up with a second, which read:

"PM Justin Trudeau of Canada acted so meek and mild during our @G7 meetings only to give a news conference after I left saying that, ‘US Tariffs were kind of insulting’ and he ‘will not be pushed around.’

"Very dishonest & weak. Our Tariffs are in response to his of 270% on dairy!"

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It wasn't just Canada that was unhappy with the US' recent actions either. UK Prime Minister Theresa May expressed her "deep disappointment at the unjustified decision by the US to apply tariffs to EU steel and aluminium imports" at the meeting.

Soon after, German Chancellor Angela Murkel's team took to social media to post a photo of the meeting, which doesn't exactly look like a unified front. "Day two of the G7 summit in Canada: spontaneous meeting between two working sessions," the caption reads.

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The photo was also posted on Twitter by Steffen Seibert, Merkel’s spokesman, and credited it to the official German government photographer, Jesco Denzel.

We can see Merkel speaking to Trump, along with Theresa May, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Larry Kudlow, Trump’s economic adviser (far left), and the US National Security Adviser John Bolton are also featured.

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The internet quickly picked up on the photo, pointing out how much the body language of the image shows about the state of summit.

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In an interesting twist, one man pointed out that the same moment was captured at various different angles. Each different team showed the same moment in a different way.

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It seems that in this particular debate, no one is backing down yet - but in the meantime, it looks like we've got a contender for 'photo of 2018' already.