Donald Trump's comments about woman in audience at Arizona rally swiftly goes viral

Prescott Valley, Arizona: At a rally in Arizona, former President Donald Trump got tongues wagging when he singled out an audience member, while criticizing political correctness, all in one fell swoop. While addressing supporters, Trump paused as a woman from the crowd exclaimed, “Because we love you!” This led to a an exchange that quickly became the focal point of his speech.

“Where is that woman? Stand up!” Trump called, scanning the audience. When he spotted her, he added, “Wow! I would say—that's beautiful.” However, the former president quickly veered into humor, suggesting his words might stir controversy. “Is she your wife?” he asked, then quipped, “You know what? I would say she’s a beautiful woman, but my political career—you're not allowed to say that.”

As the crowd cheered, Trump mockingly covered his face, pretending to whisper, “But she is!” The moment was met with laughter, Trump carrie don in that vein saying, "It’s crazy what’s gone on! You have to be politically correct, nowadays.”

Trump railing against political correctness and his opposition to what he calls the “woke mind virus” have been key themes throughout his campaign. His Arizona rally was part of a larger effort to win back the state, which flipped to Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

The exchange melded with the rally’s broader themes, where Trump also announced plans to bolster border security. He pledged to add 10,000 border patrol agents and offer retention bonuses if re-elected, framing immigration as a central issue of the campaign.