Trump says he feels better around losers: 'I like them listening to my success'
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Donald Trump made an eyebrow-raising confession during his appearance at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute Summit when he made an unusual remark about the kind of people he prefers to be around.
Speaking at the Faena Forum during the high-profile event on Friday, March 27, Trump mixed humor with honesty, offering a candid take on success, ego, and the people he chooses to keep in his circle. The moment stood out from an otherwise wide-ranging speech that covered global politics and economic issues.
Trump: I hang out with losers because it makes be feel better. I hate guys that are very, very successful and you have to listen to their success stories. I like people that like to listen to my success. pic.twitter.com/OYNXspphxo
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Donald Trump says he avoids ‘very successful’ people
During his remarks, Trump openly admitted that he feels more comfortable around people he considers less successful than those who constantly talk about their achievements.
“I hang out with losers because it makes me feel better. I hate guys that are very, very successful and you have to listen to their success stories. I like people that like to listen to my success,” he said.
The comment, delivered in his signature off-the-cuff style, drew attention for its mix of humor and self-confidence.
Trump's speech shifts between humor and global issues
Despite the lighthearted moment, Trump’s speech addressed a wide range of serious topics, including foreign policy and ongoing global tensions.
At one point, he indicated a possible shift away from conflict with Iran, suggesting that negotiations were progressing positively.
“We're negotiating [with Iran] now, and it would be great if we could do something, but they have to open it up,” he said, referring to the Strait of Hormuz - a critical global shipping route.
He even caught himself mid-sentence while speaking about the waterway, adding, “They have to open up the Strait of Trump - I mean, Hormuz. … The fake news will say he accidentally said [that]. No, there's no accidents with me.”
Donald Trump hints at broader geopolitical moves and NATO criticism
Trump also made headlines for comments that seemed to hint at future geopolitical actions, though he quickly tried to downplay them.
“And Cuba is next, by the way. But pretend I didn't say that,” he said. “Please, please, please media, please disregard that statement. Thank you very much - Cuba's next.”
He went on to criticize NATO’s absence from negotiations involving Iran, calling it a “tremendous mistake” and suggesting that the United States has carried a disproportionate burden in the alliance.
“They just weren't there,” Trump said, adding that the situation could ultimately benefit the United States financially given its past contributions.
The president also emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, noting its role in the global oil supply and the need to keep it open.
