A vintage interview featuring La Toya Jackson has resurfaced on social media, providing a glimpse into the decades-old dynamic between the singer and Donald Trump. During a 1993 appearance on “The Joan Rivers Show,” Jackson addressed claims made by Trump that she had relentlessly pursued him for a date.
When host Joan Rivers brought up Trump’s assertions of being “pursued” by the singer, Jackson immediately disputed the narrative. She clarified that while she found him polite during their phone conversations, it was actually Trump who frequently initiated contact. According to Jackson, the future president would call her often to ask her to dinner or inquire about her plans for the evening. Jackson stated that she consistently declined his invitations, often telling him she preferred to stay home and read a book.
Jackson attributed Trump’s subsequent negative comments about her in tabloids and on television to a bruised ego following her public rejection. She noted that while he was initially friendly over the phone, his demeanor shifted once the media reported on his failed attempts to date her. “Donald doesn’t like the fact that he was rejected, and the public knows about it,” Jackson told Rivers, adding that she was shocked by the “terrible things” he began saying about her after she declined his advances.
The clip has sparked renewed interest in light of the president’s recent aggressive social media activity. On Christmas Day, Trump used his Truth Social platform to launch a series of verbal attacks, specifically targeting the New York Times regarding their coverage of the Jeffrey Epstein files. In his post, he criticized those who associated with Epstein and suggested that this might be the “last Merry Christmas” for his political opponents, concluding his rant with his signature confrontational style.
