“I don’t like young, handsome men. Women, that I like. Men, no I don’t have any interest,” President Donald Trump told attendees at a recent Board of Peace meeting, a remark that drew attention for its candidness and unusual specificity. The comment came as Trump acknowledged the leaders present, including the president of Paraguay, whom he described as “a young handsome guy,” before clarifying his lack of interest in men.
Trump: Young, handsome guy. Always nice to be young and handsome. Doesn't mean we have to like you. I don't like young, handsome men. Women I like. Men I don't have any interest. pic.twitter.com/E7P1qhExyp
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 19, 2026
The remark followed a broader discussion of diplomatic efforts in South Asia, where Trump described intervening to prevent an escalating conflict between Pakistan and India that, according to him, had already resulted in the loss of multiple fighter jets. He credited his direct engagement and trade-related pressure with helping both nuclear-armed nations step back from the brink of war.
The statement about young, handsome men took on added attention amid the recent release of documents from the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The Department of Justice published over 3.5 million pages of materials, including videos and images, in compliance with the law signed by Trump in November 2025. His name appears 4,951 times in the documents, sparking renewed public scrutiny and calls for accountability. Trump addressed the controversy directly during a gaggle with reporters stating, “I have nothing to hide. I have been exonerated. I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I have been totally exonerated on Epstein.”
Trump: I have nothing to hide. I have been exonerated. I have nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein. I have been totally exonerated on Epstein. pic.twitter.com/fh2dwDKiAx
— Acyn (@Acyn) February 17, 2026
While Trump’s comments on personal preference drew amusement and social media attention, they were part of a broader discussion about diplomacy and international relations. The juxtaposition of a lighthearted personal remark alongside references to nuclear crises and the Epstein document release underlined the unusual mix of topics covered during the Board of Peace session.
