Former President Donald Trump welcomed Latin singer Nicky Jam on stage at a Las Vegas rally on Friday, but misgendered him, saying she is hot.
Latin music superstar Nicky Jam, Trump said. You know Nicky? Shes hot. Where is Nicky? Where is Nicky? Thank you, Nicky. Great to be having you here.
Oh, look Im glad he came up, Trump said, correcting himself, as the singer walked onstage.
Vice President Kamala Harris s campaign highlighted the snafu on its social media pages Saturday.
Jams reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But the artist on Saturday posted a screenshot of a Spanish-language post about Trumps mix-up, along with 22 laughing-crying emojis .
Trumps campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Since Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee, her campaign has been poking fun at Trumps often messy and chaotic rallies. During last weeks debate, Harris claimed attendees leave his rallies early out of exhaustion and boredom, noting how Trump has started rambling about the fictional serial killer Hannibal Lecter in many of his speeches.
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