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In reply to the discussion: One dance too many': Insiders say Maduro's 'public dancing' was final straw for Trump [View all]PufPuf23
(9,708 posts)Don't recall that about Melania but Trump has a checkered history with Venezuelan beauty contest winners (and beauty contests in general). Likes to call women, "piggies".
Why Venezuela Is Known As The Land Of Beauty Queens: From Miss Universe Triumphs To Global Headlines
Venezuelas unmatched beauty pageant legacy: 7 Miss Universe and 6 Miss World titles. Heres why the nation is called the land of beauty queens.
https://news.abplive.com/lifestyle/venezuela-land-of-beauty-queens-miss-universe-miss-world-history-1820198
Miss Universe 1996 Alicia Machado and Donald Trump controversy revisited, and why she now supports him
Nearly thirty years ago, Alicia Machados life changed overnight. Crowned Miss Venezuela in 1995 and Miss Universe in 1996, she seemed destined for global acclaim. But what should have been the pinnacle of her career quickly became a period of public humiliation.
Donald Trump, then owner of the Miss Universe pageant, mocked her weight and Venezuelan roots, calling her Miss Piggy and Miss Housekeeping. He later described her as disgusting, spread false claims, and even accused Hillary Clinton of helping her gain U.S. citizenship.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/miss-universe-1996-alicia-machado-and-donald-trump-controversy-revisited-and-why-she-now-supports-him/ar-AA1QPXWv