A recent video featuring Donald Trump discussing his appearance in front of an audience in the Bronx, New York, has reignited conversations about his past remarks regarding his looks.
Known for his self-aggrandizing statements, Trump has previously made exaggerated claims about his height and weight. In the video, he continues this trend, prompting social media users to revisit his comments where he has compared his looks to those of athletes and former presidents.
Trump’s Self-Assessment: A ‘Hot Guy’
In a video clip shared on X from the previous year, Trump expressed his thoughts on his attractiveness while addressing the Bronx audience.
“I was sort of like a hot guy,” Trump claimed. “I was hot as a pistol. I think I was hotter than I am now, and I became president, okay? I don’t know. I said to somebody, ‘Was I hotter before or hotter now?’ I don’t know.”
He further added, “Who the hell knows? Who the hell knows? Who the hell cares? Right?”
This statement has prompted a variety of reactions on social media, with users sharing their candid opinions about the former president’s appearance.
One user on Threads commented, “It’s known as ‘reverse body dysmorphia,’” suggesting that some individuals perceive their appearance more favorably than reality. Another user chimed in with, “It’s called delusional narcissism.”
Comments varied widely, with one user describing him in unflattering terms, stating he resembled “a steaming turd of equine excrement, swaddled in a rancid, eye-watering fart.”
Another user shifted the focus to Trump’s mental state, remarking, “I know one thing, Trump is way crazier now and he was pretty crazy then.”
In a related post, a Threads user compared Trump to former President Joe Biden, who Trump once labeled an “ugly person” in a Truth Social rant. The user shared side-by-side images of both men in their youth, highlighting Biden’s fashionable appearance in a deep red short-sleeve button-down, contrasting with Trump’s baby-blue blazer over a red polo shirt, which some deemed an unfortunate choice.
This post was captioned, ‘Trump: ‘I was hotter than a pistol’ . . . ‘Joe Biden is ugly.’”
Upon viewing the images of Trump, one user humorously remarked, “Bwahahahahahahaha. Bet he wants that pic burnt.”
In October, Trump labeled Biden “ugly” on Truth Social, referring to him as a “criminal” and a “failure.” He stated, “He is a CRIMINAL AND SHOULD BE IN JAIL. A MAJOR LOWLIFE AND FAILURE. An ugly person, both inside and out! I beat him badly, and love watching him squirm now.”
Trump’s fixation on his self-image was evident in a report earlier this year, where he claimed to weigh 224 pounds and stand at 6’3”. This assertion was met with skepticism online, with one user noting that former NFL player Kam Chancellor is reportedly 6’3” and weighs 230 pounds, sharing images to compare the two.
“Kam Chancellor 6’3′ and 230 pounds, more than Trump claims. Really, they are the same size.” However, according to Trump, he remains “hot as a pistol!”
