Creepy’ Donald Trump Slammed for Making ‘Inappropriate’ Remarks About an 8-Year-Old Girl’s Appearance During Holiday Phone Calls (Video)

Donald Trump is facing backlash after comments he made during a Christmas Eve phone call with children were described by critics as inappropriate and uncomfortable. The remarks were revealed by RadarOnline and have drawn even more attention because they come at a time when public debate around the Jeffrey Epstein scandal is still very intense.

As part of a long-standing Christmas tradition, Trump took phone calls from children on Christmas Eve, chatting with them about Santa Claus and the holiday season. One of the callers was an eight-year-old girl named Anna from North Carolina. The conversation started normally, with Trump greeting her and asking how she was doing. When she politely asked how he was, he replied that he was fine and then told her she sounded “so beautiful and cute.”

That comment immediately raised eyebrows for some people, especially because Trump had already been told the girl’s age before the call. Despite this, he went on to ask her how old she was, and she confirmed that she was eight years old. Trump then told her she sounded very smart and asked if she had any questions for Santa Claus or wanted to know anything about him.

Anna asked whether Santa would be upset if she forgot to leave out milk and cookies. Trump responded by joking that Santa is a bit “cherubic,” explaining that this meant he was on the heavier side. He said Santa might be disappointed but wouldn’t be angry. Trump ended the call by calling the girl “honey” and praising North Carolina, pointing out that it was a state he had won in the 2024 election.

After the clip circulated online, social media users reacted strongly. Many people described the interaction as “creepy,” particularly the moment when Trump commented on the child’s appearance. Some users said that, regardless of intent, a grown man — especially a former president — should avoid describing a young child as “beautiful” in that way.

Others linked the moment directly to the ongoing controversy surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, whose case continues to generate anger and suspicion. Several users pointed out that recent document releases related to Epstein had included Trump’s name, even though Trump has denied wrongdoing. For these critics, the timing made Trump’s comments feel even more troubling.

One social media user wrote that Trump managed to turn what should have been a harmless Christmas tradition into something unsettling, accusing him of making the moment about himself. Another questioned why Trump would comment on a child’s appearance at all, especially while accusations linked to Epstein are still being debated. Some went further, suggesting the remarks reflected poor judgment and a lack of awareness.

Not everyone agreed with the criticism. A number of people defended Trump, saying he was simply being friendly and kind to a child and that his words were being deliberately twisted for political reasons. They argued that calling a child “cute” during a holiday call is not unusual and that the backlash was overblown.

At the same time, attention has returned to serious allegations connected to the Epstein files. Some documents have included shocking claims, including an accusation that Trump and Epstein raped the same girl. These claims are unproven, and Trump has strongly denied them. The Department of Justice has said it released tens of thousands of pages related to Epstein as part of its legal obligations, while also stating that some allegations in the files are false and lack credibility.

According to the Justice Department, if any of the claims against Trump had real evidence behind them, they would have already been fully pursued and used against him in the past. The DOJ says the documents were released in the interest of transparency, while still protecting victims where required by law.

Despite these official statements, the combination of Trump’s Christmas phone call comments and the unresolved anger surrounding the Epstein case has reignited fierce debate online. For critics, the moment reinforced concerns about Trump’s behavior and judgment. For supporters, it was another example of what they see as harmless actions being turned into controversy for political gain.