On 12 September 2016, Zeid expressed concern over the presidential campaign of Donald Trump in the United States, whom he described as a "bigot", saying that: "If Donald Trump is elected on the basis of what he has said already ...
In September 2016, Zeid voiced his worry about Donald Trump's presidential campaign in the United States. He labeled Trump as a "bigot," expressing concern over the possibility of him being elected based on his previous statements.