Donald Trump addressed one of the more unusual talking points from a recent public appearance, offering a candid explanation during a live Q&A. The remarks, made in response to a broader discussion about leadership and success, revealed his stated reasoning behind a personal preference that drew attention.
Donald Trump talks about why he hangs out with ‘losers’
Donald Trump made remarks about his social preferences during a Q&A session at the Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Miami on March 27, 2026. Responding to a question about global leadership, he said, “Winning. You’ve got to win.” He added, “You don’t have to wait a lifetime to find out if somebody is a winner or a loser.”
During the same exchange, Trump stated, “You got a lot of losers, mostly losers, fortunately. It’s a good thing to have a lot of losers. I always like to hang around with losers, actually, because it makes me feel better.” He continued, “I hate guys that are very, very successful, and you have to listen to their success stories. I like people who like to listen to my success.”
Trump made the comments after delivering a keynote address that addressed global investment and the Iran war. The Q&A session followed his speech and included unscreened audience questions. He said, “Unlike other politicians, they would like the questions screened. I don’t ask for screening of the questions.”
At another point, Trump added clarification, stating, “I’m only kidding. Eh, sort of. People who win, it’s much easier to lead when you’re successful, and you win,” per NDTV. His remarks drew laughter from the audience present at the summit.
The Future Investment Initiative Priority Summit in Miami was organised as a forum focused on global economic discussions under the theme “Capital in Motion.” Trump’s appearance included commentary on leadership, geopolitical issues, and economic strategy, alongside the Q&A session where the statements were made.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
