Former President Donald Trump's rambling interview with Elon Musk touched on climate change, border security, foreign dictators and inflation. But it was his apparent appreciation of "beautiful" Kamala Harris — and his comparison to his wife, Melania Trump — that left the internet with raised eyebrows. During Trump's interview on X with tech billionaire Musk , the MAGA leader said his Democratic rival has received a "free ride" from the media so far.

"But I saw a picture of her on Time magazine today, she looks like the most beautiful actress ever to live," Trump said. "It was a drawing. And actually she looked very much like a great first lady: Melania.

She didn't look like Camilla. That's right. But of course she's a beautiful woman.

So we'll leave it at that." The comment left the internet collectively cringed at the comment, including journalist Aaron Rupar, who called the recording " weird stuff !" "I KNEW IT. His brain is short-circuiting because she is attractive AND formidable.

lol he is toast," chided former FBI special agent and legal contributer Asha Rangappa. ALSO READ: Trump’s smear job climaxed prematurely — and now he’s stuck She added that Trump "recognizes and is slightly scared of — and in a weird way, craves the approval of — strong, intelligent women," such as his former Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi . "Some Mommy issues going on there," she added, noting that Trump equates attractive women with "' .