Former President Donald Trump had an awkward moment at a recent Latino summit in Doral, Florida, when he failed to recognize Doral Mayor Christi Fraga, who was seated directly beside him.
“Where’s Christi? Is she around?” Trump asked, scanning the room despite Fraga being right next to him. Fraga gently responded, “Right here,” prompting laughter from the audience. Realizing his mistake, Trump exclaimed, “Oh, Christi! Christi, oh my Christi!” The light-hearted exchange was captured on video and quickly shared online.
The roundtable event, focused on issues relevant to Hispanic communities like economic growth and border security, had Trump addressing a room of supporters. He thanked several politicians, including Fraga, for their continued support.
“Oh Christi, my Christi. You’ve been great. We’ve worked together for 13 years. Thank you so much for everything,” Trump said.
Former President Donald Trump failed to notice Mayor Christi Fraga seated beside him during a Latino roundtable in Doral, Florida, on October 22.
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Despite the humorous moment, Trump shifted to more serious topics, emphasizing his administration’s economic record and how he believes it benefited the Hispanic community more than the current Biden administration. Surrounded by Latino elected officials and business leaders, Trump argued that his policies led to stronger economic growth for Hispanic Americans.
Florida Republicans, including Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and U.S. Senator Rick Scott, highlighted Trump’s past support for the Hispanic community. Scott, who is running for reelection, said that Trump is the best candidate to handle conflicts in Latin America and combat dictatorial regimes, from which many families in the audience had fled.
During his two-hour appearance, Trump also criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, his Democratic presidential election opponent, for her schedule, which he said lacked public events. “She’s sleeping right now,” Trump quipped. This followed Harris’ remarks portraying Trump as “exhausted” after canceling several interviews, despite his active media presence with conservative outlets.
Trump praised Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the U.S.
“It’s actually quite good out of the can,” he said, referring to the company’s products. “I eat it whenever I can.” Bob Unanue, Goya’s CEO and a vocal Trump supporter, was also in attendance. Unanue expressed his frustration with Harris and the Biden administration, referring to her as “exploiter-in-chief.”
The roundtable concluded with a prayer, with participants placing their hands on Trump’s shoulders as he sat with his eyes closed. They asked for God’s protection and strength for Trump, and prayed to “make America godly again.”
Miami is home to one of the largest Hispanic populations in the U.S., with about 70 percent of Miami-Dade County’s residents identifying as Hispanic, according to 2023 Census data. Throughout his campaign, Trump has heavily focused on appealing to young male voters, including Latinos. Recently, he appeared alongside Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Anuel AA and Nicky Jam—though he mistakenly referred to Nicky Jam by the wrong gender during his introduction—as part of his strategy to attract young Latino men.
Trump believes he has made significant inroads with Latino men, who could sway the outcome in key states like Pennsylvania, Arizona and Nevada if their traditional Democratic support shifts.
