Trump Says He Likes Hanging Out with 'Losers' to Feel Better

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Former President Donald Trump said he prefers to associate with 'losers' because it makes him 'feel better' during a Q&A at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority Summit in Miami. Trump also admitted he 'hates guys that are very, very successful' and said he likes 'people who like to listen to my success'.

Why it matters

Trump's comments about preferring to be around 'losers' rather than successful people provide insight into his personal views and priorities. As a former president, his statements carry weight and could be seen as dismissive of others' accomplishments.

The details

During the Q&A session, Trump was asked what he believes is missing in global leadership. He responded, 'Winning. You've got to win,' and later added, 'You don't have to wait a lifetime to find out if somebody is a winner or a loser. 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.' Trump also said, '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.'

• The comments were made on March 27, 2026 during a Q&A at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority Summit in Miami.

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