Overview
- Speaking at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting Thursday, Trump referred to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a “young, attractive woman” and said she was unable to answer questions.
- He criticized her for a halting response at the Munich Security Conference when asked about possible U.S. troop support for Taiwan in the event of a China invasion.
- Trump contrasted her showing with Vice President JD Vance, saying she “didn’t do so well like JD did in college.”
- He predicted Republican strategist Susie Wiles would use the widely shared clip against Ocasio-Cortez in future campaigns.
- Trump also took aim at other Democrats over their Munich appearances, including California Governor Gavin Newsom, whom he referenced as a rumored 2028 contender.