Donald Trump, never one to shy away from controversial behavior, has stirred yet another firestorm after an unsettling encounter with a young girl at his Palm Beach golf course. In a moment caught on video, the former president-elect made what many have deemed a wildly inappropriate comment while surrounded by supporters and security personnel.
Driving a golf cart, Trump spotted the girl and exclaimed, “Oh, I love that hair! I want her hair! Can I buy your hair? I’ll pay you millions for it.” The comment, which came across as bizarre and cringe-worthy, raised eyebrows online as critics questioned why the former president seemed incapable of moderating his words, even around children.
After the unsettling remark, Trump invited the girl to sit beside him for a photo. She smiled awkwardly as Trump gave his signature thumbs-up while nearby adults encouraged her to embrace the moment. “You can say you were with the president, and you played golf with him,” one onlooker said. As the girl left the cart, the same onlooker prompted her to say, “Thank you, Mr. President.”
“Can I buy your hair? I’ll pay you millions for that.” Donald Trump befriends little girl at his West Palm Beach, Florida golf course. pic.twitter.com/346k0hoLLy
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) November 26, 2024
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A Troubling Pattern of Behavior
This incident adds to a long list of uncomfortable interactions involving Trump, particularly with women and young girls. Critics were quick to point out how the exchange mirrors previous comments Trump has made, including his infamous remarks about Ivanka being “hot” and his statement on the Access Hollywood tape that sent shockwaves through the 2016 campaign.
For a man vying to remain a central figure in Republican politics, this kind of behavior reminds many Americans why they find his demeanor troubling, if not outright inappropriate. Commentators on social media slammed the encounter, with some noting the complicity of the adults around him who encouraged the girl to engage in the awkward exchange.
Social Media Reacts
Online reactions to the video came swiftly, with liberals condemning Trump’s tone-deaf behavior as another example of why he remains a divisive figure.
Creepy and fucking weird.
— Dame Sickof-BloodyLies 🌻🇺🇦🏳️🌈🤬GOP (@MumOf2RatBags) November 26, 2024
Trump is a convicted felon, rapist, racist, and sociopath. This has been established. Why do Americans enable him by allowing their children around him?
— Jen (@JenResistedAGN) November 26, 2024
Did he think that was a compliment?
— Missy B🇺🇦 🗽please right now (@misskissymissy) November 26, 2024
If he can buy grownups, why not children?
— Julie Bergman (@geckoranch) November 26, 2024
A Symbol of Trumpism’s Tone-Deaf Culture
This encounter is emblematic of Trump’s larger legacy—a blend of performative bravado, poor judgment, and an unwillingness to read the room. While his loyal base may see the moment as harmless, others view it as yet another example of how Trump’s lack of self-awareness continues to alienate the broader public.
For many, the incident is just another reminder of why Donald Trump’s behavior remains a liability, not just for himself but for the Republican Party’s hopes of expanding its appeal beyond its current base. As the footage circulates, one thing is certain: the spotlight on Trump’s antics isn’t going away anytime soon.
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