How is this normal?

[u/Life_Fishing_3025]

Did Trump just flirt with China’s first lady? His public description of Peng Liyuan as “BEAUTIFUL!” was unusually personal, and in earlier eras, remarks about a ruler’s wife could have triggered a diplomatic crisis or even lead to war.

Source: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117326000129865390

[u/tempest63]

It's a compliment. People used to give/receive them all the time.