Trump says problem with former Miss Universe was her ‘massive’ weight gain

By David K. Li

September 27, 2016 

Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday on attacks against a former Miss Universe — who he said “gained a massive amount of weight” and became “a real problem.”

Hillary Clinton brought Alicia Machado — the 1996 winner of Trump’s worldwide beauty pageant — into play Monday night, saying the Republican’s treatment of her is indicative of his views on women.

Trump famously called out Machado — then just 19 — for packing on pounds and staged a media event, taking her to a gym. He wasn’t backing down by Tuesday morning.

“She (Machado) was the winner, and she gained a massive amount of weight, and it was a real problem. We had a real problem,” Trump told Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends.”

“Not only that, her attitude. We had a real problem with her.”

Trump chided Clinton for using “this girl” during the debate, saying the Democrat was desperate to score political points.

“Hillary went back into the years, and she found this girl. This was many years ago,” Trump said.

“She found the girl and talked about her like she was Mother Teresa. It wasn’t quite that way. That’s OK. Hillary has to do what she has to do.”

Venezuela native Machado, now 39, became a United State citizen in August. She plans to vote for Clinton.

Machado late Monday tweeted a picture of herself with her brand new US passport: “I received my passport! I’m ready to vote For my country for you @HillaryClinton for my daughter For women workers.”