Donald Trump’s Protocol Chief Stumbles While Praising His Body

Monica Crowley, Donald Trump's appointee for chief of protocol at the State Department and a former correspondent for Fox News, has ignited debate with her comments on the president's “muscular” presence. Social media users raised questions regarding whether her remarks indicated genuine admiration, flirtation, or a strategic maneuver. Her delivery, marked by an almost reverential tone, appeared to blur the lines between professional decorum and personal fascination.During the Navy’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in Norfolk on October 5, Crowley praised Trump, leading some observers to label her as overly obsequious. In a later appearance on Fox News alongside Jesse Watters, Crowley contrasted Trump’s engaging speech to Navy members with Kamala Harris's promotion of her memoir. She stated, "What a difference a presidency makes," suggesting that Trump's leadership has shifted the notion of "toxic masculinity." Critics focused on her use of the term "muscular," questioning her perceptions and intentions, while Trump's unconventional self-image faced additional scrutiny, particularly regarding his health claims.