In a surprising yet heartwarming moment, former President Donald Trump showed his class by personally calling reggaetón star Nicky Jam to apologize for an innocent but hilarious mix-up at a rally in Las Vegas, last September when Trump referred to the singer as “she,” saying, “Do you know Nicky? She’s hot!”
Nicky Jam, a Puerto Rican reggaetón icon known for hits like "El Perdón," laughed off the slip-up during a recent interview. The mix-up happened when Nicky Jam let his wife enter the rally first, and Trump, seeing her, remarked on her beauty. When Nicky Jam took the stage, Trump mistakenly assumed he was still talking about his wife and said, “Latin superstar Nicky Jam, she’s hot!”
Though the gender mishap was embarrassing for Trump, the story didn’t end there. After facing public criticism, Nicky Jam rescinded his endorsement of Trump due to Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico. Despite the fallout, the one positive takeaway from the situation was Trump’s unexpected gesture of humility.
“I never call anybody, but you’re a stand-up guy,” Trump told Nicky Jam in the apology, showing that despite the chaos, there was no hard feelings.
This moment not only highlights Trump's willingness to own up to mistakes atleast privately, but it also reminds us of the humanity behind political figures, even in the most awkward situations.
