A video of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump complimenting a young African American girl’s hair and jokingly offering “millions” to buy it has gone viral, sparking a wave of mixed reactions online. The lighthearted exchange took place during a golf outing in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was seen interacting with onlookers while driving a golf cart.
In the video, Trump is heard praising the girl’s hair, saying, “Oh, I love that girl. I love that hair. I want her hair. Can I buy your hair? I’ll pay you millions for that.” The girl responded by mentioning that she had voted for him, to which Trump playfully replied, “I voted for you too.” He then invited her to join him on the golf cart for a photo, describing her as “beautiful.”
The moment, captured and shared on X (formerly Twitter), quickly became a topic of debate. While some praised Trump’s interaction as a genuine and playful gesture, others found the comments unsettling or inappropriate.
One commenter defended Trump, saying, “Imagine calling him racist when Trump is complimenting this beautiful young black girl’s hair. This is why people love Trump. He’s human just like the rest of us and has a heart.”
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However, critics were not convinced, with some labeling the exchange as “creepy” and “unnecessary.” A user wrote, “This is so weird. A grown man yelling out that he wants to buy a young girl’s hair is inappropriate, joking or not.”
Amid the online debate, those present during the encounter seemed to see it as a lighthearted moment. Laughter can be heard in the background of the video, and one onlooker remarked that the girl would now have an unforgettable story to tell about meeting Trump on the golf course.
While Trump has often drawn controversy for his off-the-cuff remarks, his supporters frequently highlight such moments as evidence of his relatability. However, critics argue that his comments often reveal a tone-deafness that invites unnecessary backlash.
As the video continues to circulate, it underscores the polarized reactions that have come to define Trump’s presidency and post-election interactions. Whether seen as playful or problematic, the exchange has once again thrust Trump into the spotlight, sparking yet another round of debate on his public persona.
