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Does The Donald hate fat people?

Donald Trump
The thrice-married (to two models and a beauty queen), hair-challenged tycoon responded to Rosie O'Donnell's criticism of his handling of Miss USA's troubles -- by calling O'Donnell "fat little Rosie," a "fat slob," and saying "I'd like to take some money out of her fatass pockets," among other weight-directed insults. It's not the first time he's commented on size.

Just two months after current wife Melania gave birth to son Barron, the Donald was quick to point out her extra weight to the New York Post. Columnist Andrea Peyser described a visit to the family in their palatial Trump Tower pad: "I tell Melania she's lost her baby weight. Donald arrives just in time to correct me. 'She's almost lost all the baby weight,' he says, hanging his suit jacket on the crib and loosening his tie. 'Actually, Melania is probably the only woman I've ever known who can concentrate a 4-pound weight increase almost entirely on her cleavage.'" Four pounds.

In May of this year, a profanity-spewing Trump served as guest auctioneer at a swanky New York charity dinner. After one generous man bid $16,000 on a vacation to Costa Rica, Trump invited the portly gentleman onstage, crowing to the crowd when he got there, "You see, he wants to catch Montezuma's Revenge and lose 50 or 60 pounds!" How gracious.

And there's "The Apprentice", returning to NBC for a sixth season in January, for which Donald personally approves all candidates. Competing in the upcoming round, much as in the five previous, are 10 svelte females.

TMZ reached out to NAAFA (National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance) to see how they felt on the matter. Spokeswoman Peggy Howell said, "Rather than be the bigger man, Donald attacked Rosie's physical appearance by calling her fat. We in NAAFA are not offended by the use of the word 'fat' as a descriptor, but do find it offensive when one uses it as a weapon of personal attack." She also pointed out that "Both of these intelligent, successful people serve as role models and their behavior is inexcusable."

A spokeswoman for NBC was mum on Trump's comments.

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121. I ,for one resent what comments Donald Trump has made about over weight people. I have a weight problem due to diabetes and a heart condition. I used to be thin now I fight every day to lose and watch every bite of food I put in my mouth. What about people that have thyroid problems. Donald is a mean, mean person and some day it will come back on him. It always does to people like him. What goes around, comes around.

Posted at 3:21PM on Dec 26th 2006 by Darlene

122. Hey look at it this way, the TrumpMan is fat, happy and most of all Rich!!! Who can beat that? I'm fat, happy and poor....

Now only if I had the old farts money!!! Nah, I'd setlle for good health no matter what size I would be. God bless those who don't go out of their way to hurt fat people.And those ones who do hurt fat people? Hey put ur foot in our shoe...Thin may be in? UH UH...FAT IS WHERE ITS AT!! Look at how many overweight people there are in the US!! Donald dahling go to another country!!! Gotta go now and have some of that holiday HAM!!! Happy New Year everybody and be safe! Sheila/Florida

Posted at 8:30PM on Jan 2nd 2007 by Sheila

123. Both Rosie and the Donald are in the wrong. Rosie had no right to Judge the Donald or to criticise him in the public view. Both of them are in the public view all the time and both of them are well thought of by different groups of people. If Rosie had a problem with the Donald, She should have approached him personally and had it out with him. The Donald should have been gracious enough to have overlooked her ignorance instead of showing his. Neither of them realize what a disgrace this is for both of them. I personally think less of both of them because of this terrible public brawl. I thought both of them were above such childish behavior.

Posted at 2:20AM on Dec 31st 2006 by sandra houston

124. I think Rosie was out of line with her comment initially about Trump, but he has handled this extremely immature. He sounds like a school kid retailiating by calling her names and such. For someone who is supposedly so classy and rich, Trump needs some classes in being professional and handling criticism. He definitely cannot handle being criticized. He is extremely anxious for everyone to know he is a wealthy man or he wouldn't even care what anyone said about his finances.

Posted at 6:28PM on Jan 3rd 2007 by Rhonda

125. The level of maturity displayed on both sides is a horrible example of how adults, let alone professionals, should conduct themselves. It is a pure demonstration of hate and lack of self control. What a shame.

Sounds like promotion for both of their shows though, doesn't it?

Posted at 10:52AM on Jan 4th 2007 by Ann

126. IT IS ONLY A PUBLICITY STUNT!!

Posted at 2:07PM on Jan 4th 2007 by KAY

127. Dont we have enough fighting in the world. I wish everyone would just stop focusing on all this negative stuff. Life is too short for hate and Rosie and Trump should seek help. Is this what they want to teach their children? No wonder we have war and murder. How sad :(

Posted at 7:31PM on Jan 4th 2007 by Karl

128. Cmon, Donald Trump just want to be a role model ok? He worked so hard to be in good shape. I mean look at him, he has no double chin and keeps a 32 inch waistline. He is not fat so he's upset why America could not do the same. I understand his frustration. He really just want to be a role model.

Posted at 6:32PM on Jan 5th 2007 by Martin

129. Out of all the things Donald Trump's has said about Rosie, I couldn't BELIEVE that he would call her fat right on TV. It sounded cold, insulting and he could have said instead that he doesn't like her on The View. And Rosie didn't have to attack Donald and his unbelievable wealth. It's been over the roof with the insults toward each other.

Posted at 7:06PM on Jan 7th 2007 by Preston

130. he is a bully ,braggard,crook, liarand could well be the most despised man in the country next to Bush.He started with his fathers million s and acquired all these horrible traits.So she is fat so is Warren Buffett and THEgarbage mouth couldn't even get a job in his kitchen.I will put up $ amillion dollars,to meet him head to head on a Jepordy type format winner takes all and it goes to charity of his choice. Put up or shut up,little eyes, you are done yeterdays news wrapped around a dead fish.

Posted at 1:15PM on Jan 8th 2007 by Richard A Yacenda

131. Come on. Rosie started it. She is kinda big. Sure he took the bait and has a bad combover too, but look at Rosie:

1. Attacks Tom Selleck on her show Rosie for being a member of the NRA

2. Accuses Kelly Ripa of being homophobic even when Clay Aiken has never confirmed or denied his sexual preference.

3. Mocks the Chinese with worse insults than Trump's "fat" comments.

4. Attacks Trump for being the "decider" on the future of M America when like it or not he IS the decider.

Rosie loses. Trump Wins.

Posted at 10:23PM on Jan 13th 2007 by bobby

132. The donald is a looser his reaction to what rosie shows she hit a nerve, if it wasnt true he wouldnt care. The fact that he is throughing heavy people under the buss is amazing he is such a jerk. We all know he has a bad comb over and he wears pink ties. He is doing this for ratings for his ill fated dumb tv show that no one watches anymore.

Posted at 1:53PM on Jan 9th 2007 by bill

133. ROSIE ; SAID HE HAS A COMB.OVER HAIR STYLE THE LITTLE MAN CAN'T TAKE CRITICISMSIM SO THAT MEANS HE SHOULD NOT BE DISHING IT OUT. HE WOULD NEVER GET THE LOVELY YOUNG LAIDES IF NOT FOR HIS MONEY AND HE DECLARED HE WAS NEVER BANKRUPT...THAT IS A BIG LIE OR THE GOVERMENT SHOULD BE DOING AN INVESTIGATION INTO HIS TAXES. I ALSO THINK CALLING ROSIE A FAT SLOB , WELL HE SHOULD BE CHECKING THE MIRRORS IN HIS PENT HOUSE.

Posted at 7:11PM on Jan 9th 2007 by angela cianciulli

134. Fat...with a combover he has the nerve to call some of us FAT? He wouldn't be with three wives if he didn't have the money. Who would want to wake up to
to this ugly person...not only is he ugly on the outside, but he is totally ugly on the inside. We forgave Donald for his nastiness when he was offered the Apprentice, but his behavior borders on seeking medical help. His wife is a sdumb shit if I have ever encountered on. Her eyes half opened she sits there defending the Donald...who is she defending? He cheated on all of his wives and will on you honey so get busy looking over your shoulders...If Rosie leaves the View...that's the end of the View...Rosie we are behind youj 200% we love you...Sarah

Posted at 8:41AM on Jan 10th 2007 by Sarah

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