A 2004 recording featuring Donald Trump making sexually suggestive remarks about then-teen actress Lindsay Lohan has sparked widespread outrage online, reigniting criticism over the inappropriate nature of his comments. In the audio from The Howard Stern Show, Trump discussed Lohan’s physical appearance and implied details about her sexual history shortly after she turned 18, drawing condemnation for the disturbing tone of the remarks.
The renewed attention to these Lindsay Lohan Trump remarks has triggered a strong backlash as critics stress the troubling power imbalance between Trump, a wealthy businessman in his late 50s at the time, and Lohan, an emerging young actress barely out of her teenage years.
Controversial Comments Unearthed from 2004 Howard Stern Interview
The offensive dialogue originated from Trump’s multiple appearances on The Howard Stern Show, a radio program known for pushing explicit and shock value content. In the resurfaced 2004 audio, Stern initiates a discussion about Lohan’s appearance, prompting Trump to focus on her body and freckles, saying, “There’s something there.” The conversation then veers into personal speculation about Lohan’s struggles and sexual appeal.
When Stern remarks about sex with a “troubled teen,” Trump replies,
“She’s probably deeply troubled and therefore great in bed. How come the deeply troubled women … they’re always the best in bed?”
This exchange continued with both men commenting on the supposed attractiveness of women facing difficulties.
The CNN KFile review of archived recordings revealed these comments anew, despite previous reports bringing the interview to public attention in 2016 during Trump’s presidential campaign. Its reappearance in 2026 has reignited discussions on social media and in political commentary.
“FBI informant Trump, talking about how sex would be with 17-year-old Lindsey Lohan. 🤮🤮🤮👇 pic.twitter.com/QHj7pZBwff” — Bill Madden
Public Outcry and Response from Celebrities
The resurfacing of the audio has generated vehement reactions across social media, with users describing the comments as disturbing and wholly inappropriate considering Lohan’s young age. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who worked with Lohan in the 2003 film Freaky Friday, condemned the remarks when they first emerged in 2016, calling them “gross, lecherous, lewd commentary” and emphasising the added concern due to Trump’s influential status at the time.
Curtis shared that she had communicated with Lohan, who felt “grateful” for the support she received. Lohan herself responded to the initial revelations with restraint, choosing to focus on her humanitarian efforts and positive projects instead of engaging directly with the controversy surrounding Trump’s comments.
Pattern of Controversial Remarks in Trump’s Past
This episode involving Lohan fits into a broader pattern of explicit and controversial statements by Trump, especially from interviews on The Howard Stern Show. These appearances often included crass commentary about women that have drawn accusations of misogyny. The Lohan exchange joins other resurfaced materials, including the infamous 2005 Access Hollywood tape in which Trump boasted about exploiting his fame to make unwanted sexual advances—a recording he later dismissed as mere “locker room talk.”
Intensified Backlash Across Social Media Platforms
The 2026 revival of the Lohan audio has fueled fierce debate on platforms like Reddit and X, where users have expressed shock over Trump’s tone and the degrading nature of his remarks. Reddit threads dedicated to the interview have attracted large audiences, with many condemning the predatory language and exploring the broader cultural norms of the early 2000s that allowed such crude discussions of young women to proliferate. These discussions have highlighted shifting public expectations for accountability from public figures today compared to past decades.
The resurfaced recording illustrates the power of archived media in shaping public discourse years after the fact. Observers note it underscores how influential men in politics and media have long spoken about women in explicit, demeaning ways, raising pressing questions about societal change and responsibility.
“Trump’s Comments About 18-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan Being ‘Great in Bed’ Resurface” — u/T_Shurt, Reddit entertainment user
FBI informant Trump, talking about how sex would be with 17-year-old Lindsey Lohan. 🤮🤮🤮👇 pic.twitter.com/QHj7pZBwff
— Bill Madden (@maddenifico) September 6, 2025
Trump's Comments About 18-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan Being 'Great in Bed' Resurface
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