President Donald Trump sidestepped a serious question from Fox News host Dana Perino about conditions in Iran by commenting on her appearance instead.
During a phone interview on Thursday’s episode of “The Five,” Perino raised concerns about the lack of information coming out of Iran amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks.
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“I think it is alarming that we have not been able to see or hear from any of the Iranian people, and I imagine that is because their internet is shut down,” she said. “Do you have any insight as to how they are doing? Do they have drinking water? Do they have food? It’s upsetting.”
“I do,” Trump replied, before abruptly changing the subject: “But first, do you remember when we had lunch years ago in the basement of Trump Tower when it was a brand new building?”
Perino noted it was “a long time ago.”
Trump said: “A long time ago. You haven’t changed. You have not changed. I’m not allowed to say this — it’s the end of my political career — but you may be even better looking, OK?”
Perino responded that “hair and makeup has a lot to do with that,” as Trump repeated his claim that commenting on a woman’s appearance could “end” his political career.
He later returned to the question about Iran, but his initial swerve drew criticism online, with some reacting simply: “Ewww.”
