Arizona, United States

Former US President Donal Trump was astonished by a female supporter during his campaign rally in Arizona on Sunday, October 13. Trump paused during his speech during the event to compliment the woman and commented on the modern political correctness culture in a light banter.

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The Republican candidate held the rally in the swing state in an attempt to flip it from back to red after current US President Joe Biden won Arizona during the 2020 elections.

While Trump was discussing the large crowd size at the rally, a woman supporter shouted “Because we love you!”

Trump scanned the audience to spot the woman as the crowd cheered.

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“Where is that woman?” he inquired, pausing his speech. “Stand up!”

As Trump saw the woman he was stunned and exclaimed, “Look at her. Wow! I would say — that’s beautiful.” 

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Trump went on further to compliment the woman, “Is she your wife? You know what? I would say she’s a beautiful woman, but if I did say that — my political career, you’re not allowed to say that. So I’m not allowed to call you a beautiful woman.” 

He turned away for a moment then whispered, “But she is!”

The crowd applauded and erupted with laughter. Trump then made a remark to express his distaste for the ‘politically correct culture’.

“It’s crazy what’s gone on! You have to be politically correct, nowadays.”

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The former president then continued with his rally speech, during which he discussed several key topics.

Trump focused his rally discussion on border security issues and pledged to increase the border patrol staff by 10,000 agents if he is re-elected in the state. Additionally, he promised to ask Congress for a 10% raise in pay for border agents, with a $10,000 signing and retention bonus.

"We’re going to secure the border like never before," Trump told the audience.

According to the government data, nearly 7 million immigrants have crossed the US-Mexico border under Biden’s government.

(With inputs from agencies)