Eric Trump publicly defended Susan Dell in response to online comments about her appearance. The criticism emerged after she and Michael Dell made a substantial donation of $6.25 billion to a children’s benefit program. Trump described the negative comments as “vicious” and urged people to focus on the couple’s philanthropic efforts instead.
Susan and Michael Dell are recognized as leading philanthropists in the United States through their organization, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.
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The controversy began when a meme circulated online, which compared older and recent images of Susan Dell under the label “The MAGA Effect.” Trump took to social media to address this, criticizing those who commented on Dell’s looks. He emphasized the importance of acknowledging the significant charitable contributions from the Dell family.
“People are awful,” Trump expressed. He praised Susan and Michael Dell for their $6.25 billion donation, which he noted benefits 25 million children. Trump described it as one of the largest private donations in American history. He remarked on the “vicious attacks” that followed and called them “disgusting.” Trump also stated his frustration with such criticisms, insisting that few have matched the Dells’ contributions to philanthropy.
His post concluded with a direct message to Susan Dell, offering gratitude for her charitable efforts and calling her an “incredible” person.
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