Donald Trump brought up former Miss Universe Alicia Machado during an appearance on Fox & Friends early Tuesday, September 27, 2016, doubling down on his previous insults about her weight.
Trump digs in on former Miss Universe, Alicia Machado:
"She gained a massive amount of weight and it was a real problem."— Alex Burns (@alexanderburns) September 27, 2016
The former winner of Trump’s beauty pageant had come up during Monday evening’s presidential debate, when Hillary Clinton mentioned Machado’s past disagreements with the real-estate mogul.
Trump had in the past reportedly called her “Miss Housekeeping” and “Miss Piggy” after she gained weight. On Tuesday, Trump defended those actions, saying, “She gained a massive amount of weight and it was a real problem.”
Donald Trump called her "Miss Piggy" and "Miss Housekeeping."
Her name is Alicia Machado. #DebateNight pic.twitter.com/0wrISjJe6z
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 27, 2016
#Trump doubles down on insulting Miss Universe winner: “She gained a massive amount of weight and it was a real problem.” pic.twitter.com/vwRhTNWBHX
— Correct The Record (@CorrectRecord) September 27, 2016
Hattip to Daily Beast
