AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill Republican presidential candidate, businesswoman Carly Fiorina speaks during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, in Simi Valley, Calif.
CNN moderator Jake Tapper asked Fiorina if she'd like to comment on Trump's "persona," after Trump was quoted last week mocking Fiorina's appearance.
"Look at that face! ... Would anyone vote for that?" Trump was quoted asking while watching Fiorina on the news. "I mean, she's a woman, and I'm not [supposed to] say bad things, but really, folks, come on. Are we serious?"
Trump later claimed he was referring to Fiorina's "persona."
Fiorina didn't hold back Wednesday night when asked about the comments.
"It's interesting to me. Mr. Trump said that he heard Mr. Bush very clearly in what Mr. Bush said," Fiorina said, referencing an earlier exchange between Trump and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R).
"I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Mr. Trump said."
The crowd at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library applauded raucously.
Trump responded by saying: "I think she's got a beautiful face and I think she's a beautiful woman."